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5 Ways to avoid writing ‘I think that’ or ‘One could suggest that’

It could be suggested that ... indicates
The facts suggest that ... dictates
Most experts suggest ... outlines
Analysis of the data suggests ... agrees
Smith (1993:54) suggests ... disagrees
Although Smith (1993:54) disagrees, most writers suggest ... claimsproposes
Popular opinion suggests ... does not support
Primary sources suggest ... opposes
With some exceptions, primary sources generally indicate ... is similar toimplies
With some exceptions, popular opinion indicates ... supports the idea that
This evidence suggests ... supports the opinion that
Smith’s policy statement suggests ... supports notion that
Like theoretical models, the trend suggests ... supports the belief that... supports the idea that