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They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing | 
 enlarge | Authors: Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 174
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 181
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.2 x 4.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0393924092
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.042
EAN: 9780393924091
ASIN: 0393924092
Publication Date: September 1, 2005
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At a time when so many lament the decline of writing skills among Americans, They Say/I Say teaches the core moves of effective argumentative writing. Suggesting that there are certain moves that experienced writers use instinctively, and that the moves can be learned, this book offers a number of imaginative templates for doing so. Praised for "demystifying the tricks of the writer's trade," They Say/I Say grows from Gerald Graff's award-winning Clueless in Academe.
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 The best endorsement is that my students loved it. May 13, 2008
I used "They Say/I Say" with my composition students in the Spring semester of 2008. Frankly, I had some reservations because the department required a fairly expensive handbook, and this would be an add-on. On the plus side, it was brief enough to go over thoroughly and was not too expensive. I thought it would be useful if students read it.
As usual, I made assignments in the book, and we discussed each chapter. I was surprised by student reactions when I surveyed students informally at the end of the semester. My students were very enthusiastic. Most said that they read it and referred back to it while they were writing. There were no negative comments, and most students felt that it was worth reading and had made their writing better. A few said that it made them more confident academic writers because it helped them to express their opinions beyond just agreeing or disagreeing with an author. Most astonishing, most said that they weren't planning to sell it at buy back because they found it so helpful.
It's unusual to find students enthusiastic about a composition text book. I plan to use it again next semester.
Extremely Helpful For Academic Writing February 8, 2008
This book was required for one of my college courses, so I didn't expect much from it. But, I was surprised by how much I have learned from it. I have learned how to use quotes in my papers appropriately and how to introduce those quotes. I have also learned how to clearly state both sides of an argument and how to put in my opinion. There are also useful templates throughout the whole book. I definitely recommend this book to anyone writing any kind of paper for school. I usually sell my books back to the school, but I will definitely be keeping this one!
 Good if you are new to grad school September 27, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you are new to grad school or writing; this is a good book for you. If you have been in grad school for a while, then it is a waste of time.
 Become A Credible Writer September 13, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is valuable for writers who are not yet experienced with writing extensive research papers or entering ongoing debates that demand a summarization of previous arguments. Though much of this book is filled with writing templates which may or may not help writers of nonfiction, they are a good starting point to open up discussions on important issues. Learn how to summarize what someone else has said, or how to give an unbiased overview of past arguments. I'd say this book is essential for high school level writers, or even young college students, but not for creative writers whatsoever.
nifty book August 25, 2007
This nifty little book is a great tool for teaching composition to students who struggle with writing. The explanations and sentence templates clarify the structure of academic argument essays, and give students a foothold in writing. The compact size is a plus. I've recommended it to other teachers in my "Teaching Writing to Students with Learning Disabilities/ADHD" courses and workshops.
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