Transitions for Contrast

However,

In contrast,

On the other hand,

Conversely,

On the contrary,

Verbs for Contrast

This contradicts information in the reading

This is in direct contrast to information in the reading/lecture

This is contrary to information in the reading

This casts doubt on information in the

Citation Language

According to the reading

The professor explains

The reading includes information on

The speaker states

The reading makes it clear that

The lecture mentions

The reading specifies that