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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.
'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.
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- 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?. |
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Using this unique, portable (5x7.5"), student-friendly text/handbook, first-year composition students can respond to the arguments they read in the book's 44 engaging readings using sentence templates designed for various rhetorical situations, such as introducing an ongoing debate, explaining quotations, and making concessions. Students are encouraged to modify templates like "While some argue that--, others contend that--" for their own purposes. The handbook does not prohibit the use of the first-person in persuasive writing, and many of the templates reflect this. The collected readings touch on higher education, pop culture, fast food, sports, and the American dream, and come from current newspapers, magazines, books, and speeches. Each reading is accompanied by several questions leading students to understand how the author uses the rhetorical moves covered in the book; one question for each reading invites students to write a response. The book is illustrated with b&w photos and cartoons. In addition to many new readings, this second edition includes a chapter on writing in the social sciences. A lively companion blog offers up-to-the-minute articles on issues discussed in the book's readings, from sources such as National Public Radio and print and online magazines. Students and teachers can join the online conversation using the blog's comment feature. Graff is affiliated with the University of Chicago. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
