100 Sentence Starters for Evaluating Sources

No.	Item	Definition
1.	A gap in the source is	Introduces missing information.
2.	A key point is	Introduces a central point.
3.	A likely assumption is	Introduces an assumption.
4.	A major strength is	Introduces a strong feature.
5.	A major weakness is	Introduces a weak feature.
6.	A notable feature is	Introduces a distinctive feature.
7.	A possible bias is	Introduces potential bias.
8.	According to the author,	Introduces the author’s stated view.
9.	An important detail is	Introduces a notable detail.
10.	One advantage is	Introduces a benefit.
11.	One concern is	Introduces a concern.
12.	One drawback is	Introduces a downside.
13.	One limitation is	Introduces a constraint.
14.	The argument is strong because	Evaluates argument strength.
15.	The argument is weak because	Evaluates argument weakness.
16.	The article explains that	Introduces an explanation.
17.	The article points out	Introduces an important observation.
18.	The article reports that	Signals reported information.
19.	The author acknowledges	Shows recognition of a point.
20.	The author implies that	Signals an implied meaning.
21.	The author observes that	Introduces a noticed pattern.
22.	The author states that	Introduces a direct point.
23.	The author supports this by	Introduces supporting evidence.
24.	The author’s purpose is to	Introduces the author’s purpose.
25.	The author’s tone is	Evaluates tone.
26.	The central claim is	States the key argument.
27.	The data show that	Points to numerical support.
28.	The evidence is credible because	Evaluates evidence credibility.
29.	The evidence is limited because	Evaluates evidence limits.
30.	The evidence is weak because	Evaluates evidence weakness.
31.	The evidence suggests that	Signals a conclusion from evidence.
32.	The intended audience is	Identifies the target audience.
33.	The key evidence is	Introduces major support.
34.	The main idea is	States the central point.
35.	The passage reveals that	Shows what becomes clear.
36.	The reasoning is flawed because	Evaluates logic problems.
37.	The reasoning is sound because	Evaluates logic quality.
38.	The report concludes that	Introduces the report’s conclusion.
39.	The source adds context to	Shows contextual value.
40.	The source aligns with	Shows agreement with something.
41.	The source appeals to	Identifies a rhetorical appeal.
42.	The source argues that	Presents the source’s main claim.
43.	The source assumes	Identifies an assumption.
44.	The source cites	Introduces cited material.
45.	The source clarifies	Shows added clarity.
46.	The source complicates	Shows added complexity.
47.	The source confirms	Shows supporting agreement.
48.	The source conflicts with	Shows disagreement with something.
49.	The source contradicts	Shows direct opposition.
50.	The source contributes to	Shows contribution to understanding.
51.	The source does not address	Notes an unaddressed issue.
52.	The source fails to explain	Points out missing explanation.
53.	The source focuses on	Shows the main focus.
54.	The source gives background on	Introduces background information.
55.	The source helps explain	Shows explanatory value.
56.	The source includes	Introduces included content.
57.	The source maintains that	Presents a sustained position.
58.	The source notes that	Highlights a stated detail.
59.	The source offers insight into	Shows interpretive value.
60.	The source omits	Introduces omitted content.
61.	The source overlooks	Identifies something ignored.
62.	The source provides context for	Introduces contextual support.
63.	The source relies on	Shows what it depends on.
64.	The source strengthens	Shows stronger support.
65.	The source weakens	Shows reduced support.
66.	The source’s strength lies in	Points to a main strength.
67.	The source’s weakness lies in	Points to a main weakness.
68.	The strongest evidence is	Highlights best support.
69.	The study found that	Reports a research finding.
70.	The text asserts that	States a firm claim.
71.	The text emphasizes	Highlights a key point.
72.	The text indicates that	Shows what the text implies.
73.	The weakest evidence is	Highlights least convincing support.
74.	The writer contends that	States an argued position.
75.	This article claims that	States what the article asserts.
76.	This source addresses	Introduces addressed issues.
77.	This source answers	Introduces answered questions.
78.	This source demonstrates that	Introduces demonstrated point.
79.	This source illustrates	Shows what it exemplifies.
80.	This source is accurate because	Begins an accuracy judgment.
81.	This source is balanced because	Begins a balance judgment.
82.	This source is biased because	Begins a bias judgment.
83.	This source is credible because	Begins a credibility judgment.
84.	This source is current because	Begins a currency judgment.
85.	This source is detailed because	Begins a depth judgment.
86.	This source is limited because	Begins a limitation judgment.
87.	This source is objective because	Begins an objectivity judgment.
88.	This source is outdated because	Begins a timeliness judgment.
89.	This source is relevant because	Begins a relevance judgment.
90.	This source is reliable because	Begins a reliability judgment.
91.	This source is strong because	Begins a strength judgment.
92.	This source is useful because	Begins a usefulness judgment.
93.	This source is weak because	Begins a weakness judgment.
94.	This source matters because	Begins a significance judgment.
95.	This source reflects	Shows what it mirrors.
96.	This source reveals	Introduces revealed information.
97.	This source shows that	Introduces shown point.
98.	This source stands out because	Begins a distinction judgment.
99.	This source suggests that	Presents a likely interpretation.
100.	What is missing here is	points out omission