They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing Review
My English 101 professor had us use this book to make our papers pop! Some may say that this book is elementary, but I think that it is perfect for those that were never taught how to build an argument in an essay/research paper. I find the templates useful, and I will use them until the ideas start to kick in naturally. This is an excellent book, and I will always have a copy on hand.
They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing Overview
Identifying the moves that matter in academic writing in ways that students can readily understand and apply."They Say / I Say" shows that writing well means mastering some key rhetorical moves, the most important of which involves summarizing what others have said ("they say") to set up one’s own argument ("I say"). In addition to explaining the basic moves, this book provides writing templates that show students explicitly how to make these moves in their own writing.
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Customer Reviews
Poorly Written - Will -
The book is generally poorly written. It is extremely colloquial, and thus could be of use for teaching younger students. However, for an educated audience (college level), it is extremely weak and close to useless. I was assigned this book for an introductory writing course at my college and was surprised and slightly embarrassed at the quality of the writing.
Small in size, but great in value - grandstar -
A short and small sized book, but clear and well-communicated contents.
That's all I can say. Highly recommended!
How to communicate ideas effectively - Nathanael Stover -
Very informative little guide about how to write more effectively. Tools to help you communicate your ideas.
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