The book that demystifies academic writing, teaching students to frame their arguments in the larger context of what else has been said about their topic-and providing templates to help them make the key rhetorical moves. The best-selling new composition book published in this century, in use at more than 1,000 schools, 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 ("they say") to set up one's own argument ("I say"). 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. line drawings.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Awesome:
I wish I had this title just before starting college--my reading and writing skills would have been more engaging and fulfilling. After reading "They Say I say" I now understand the real benefit to having a conversation with a text. The authors thought me that all text is a conversation already in process. They further thought me how to be mindful of the point of view of others, in this conversation and how to find my own voice in it. I will remain eternally grateful for their efforts in this endeavor.more info
This is a Fantastic Book:
For anyone who reads/writes/teaches in academic style - this is a true gem of a book. Easy to understand, clever & most of al - HELPFUL. I may require it for my students.
Textbooks:
I used it briefly to refamiliarize myself with how to write in college, it served its purpose and it is really elementary.
They Say/I Say:
I received the book very quickly. From what the seller described the condition, I expected it to be in worse shape than what it was. They had something like Fair condition, but to me, it was in great condition. Even though the book was used, there was no worn pages, and absolutely no writing or markings in the book. I would recommend this seller to others.
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