'points the direction' is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to speak about the direction something or someone is taking. For example, "This report points the direction of our company's future plans."
In all cases, the (low-speed) movement of the eavesdropper (depicted by the dotted line whereas the arrow points the direction of movement) does not have any impact on the main channel characteristics.
But the impacts of Keystone XL go far beyond the immediate GHG impacts of the pipeline -- this decision represents a clear sign post that points the direction of our country's future.
Nakabaale's approach to farming perhaps points the direction that many poor urban households with limited land could take; as it does not only ensure that there is something for the family to eat but also brings in a little money to meet other household needs.
The study calls for urgent need to develop the non-incarcerating modes of childcare services in Nigeria and points the direction for future research.
Karl von Frisch, who first decoded the waggle dance, viewed the gradually closing divergence as a transition, and pointed out (von Frisch 1967) that "the line, which halves the divergence angle, points the direction to the feeding place approximately just as precisely as with the uniform, straight-line waggle-run".
This cloud type can look like a big explosion or some see a resemblance to an anvil; the anvil tip points the direction that the weather is moving in.
The Vilnius summit on November 28th and 29th will point the direction of the future of that relationship.
Assorted signs with an air of Russian Constructivism fall from above to point the direction to nowhere.
We also identify major unanswered questions in the field, pointing the direction for future study.
He adds that California's regulatory action will likely point the direction for maritime energy use elsewhere.
The index points to the direction of the economy over the next three to six months.
