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"They say/I say" : The moves that matter in academic writing, with readings Book{BK} Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, Russel Durst.

Graff, Gerald. (Author). Birkenstein, Cathy. (Added Author). Durst, Russel K., 1954- (Added Author).

Summary:

'They Say / I Say' has essentially defined academic writing, identifying its key rhetorical moves, the most important of which is to summarize what others have said to set up one?s own argument. The book also provides templates to help students make these key moves in their own writing. The Second Edition includes a new chapter on reading that shows students how to read for the larger conversation and two new chapters on the moves that matter in the sciences and social sciences.

Record details

ISBN: 9780393912753 (pbk.) :
ISBN: 0393912752 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xxix, 701 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: New York : W.W. Norton & Co., 2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

"They say": starting with what others are saying -- "Her point is": the art of summarizing -- "As he himself puts it": the art of quoting -- "Yes / no / okay, but": three ways to respond -- "And yet": distinguishing what you say from what they say -- "Skeptics may object": planting a naysayer in your text -- "So what? Who cares?": saying why it matters -- "As a result": connecting the parts -- "Ain't so/ is not": academic writing doesn't always mean setting aside your own voice -- "But don't get me wrong": the art of metacommentary -- "I take your point": entering class discussions -- "What's motivating this writer?": reading for the conversation -- "Analyze this": writing in the social sciences -- Readings: Is higher education worth the price? -- Is pop culture actually good for you? -- Is fast food the new tobacco? -- Why does it matter who wins the big game? -- What's up with the american dream?.