In the introduction to “They say/I say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing‚ Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to engage students to critically and academically think at the college level and in life. Specifically‚ Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer students the necessary means to formulate and structure their writing in an effective manner. As the authors themselves put it‚ "the underlying structure of effective academic
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An Example of a more complex “They Say- I Say”- Using sources & Entering the Conversation “Proposal for Final Project: The Kite Runner: The Power of Sentiment in Turbulent Times” by (a master’s degree university student). Annotated Bibliography Algoo-Baksh‚ Stella. “Ghosts of the Past.” Rev. of The Kite Runner‚ by Khaled Hosseini. Canadian Literature Spring 2005: 143-144. This review explains how Hosseini’s story “mirror[s] Afghanistan’s political‚ social and religious tensions and complexities
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They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings by Russel Durst Awesome 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. Now available in two versions‚ with and
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Writing Templates from They Say‚ I Say With Readings (2009)‚ eds. Graff‚ Birkenstein‚ and Durst To capture authorial action… X acknowledges that… X agrees that… X argues that… X believes that… X denies/ does not deny that… X claims that… X complains that… X concedes that… X demonstrates that… X deplores the tendency to… X celebrates the fact that… X emphasizes that… X insists that… X observes that… X contends that… X questions whether… X refutes the claim that… X reminds us that… X reports that…
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day. On the other hand‚ he also says it’s a terrible thing and people have gone as far as illegal attacks‚ such as flooding buildings and leaving bombs. By focusing on how beneficial animal testing is‚ Gershoff overlooks the deeper problem of animal cruelty due to testing. Gershoff is mistaken because he overlooks animals rights‚ although most animals do not have rights‚ they sure deserve it. Now a day’s only cats and dogs can go as far as legal protection. I disagree with Gershoff’s view that
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WritingGerald Graff’s third edition book “They Say/ I say” gives helpful insight for college levelor even beginner level writers. From chapter one towards three there are numerous “templates” Graff uses to express his ideas on how to better a writers credibility towards claims‚ arguments‚ research‚ or practically anything a writer would need to pull information from an outside source. Basically‚ the one template he wants known the most is the‚ “’they say _____ ; I say _____’ formula” (Graff 3). To summarize
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Within the chapters five and six of‚ They Say/I Say‚ by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein‚ they believe that while writing an essay‚ one may use many tools to help them strengthen their arguments. For example. Instead of rambling on about why a writer’s argument is credible‚ a writer may address criticism that others might say‚ and can use counter arguments to lengthen and strengthen their argument. When a writer does not implement counter arguments within their text‚ they may seem close minded
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Obesity You would think that with evidence of an epidemic everywhere‚ Americans would begin to take the rise of obesity seriously‚ but I have found otherwise. With two thirds of the population overweight or obese‚ doctors are worried this could be the first generation since the Civil War to have a shortened life expectancy. But who is to blame? Though some say it’s the fast-food industry‚ others argue it’s the parent’s fault. In recent discussions of obesity‚ one controversial issue has been whether
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The Gun Law In Greenville Should law officials and military personnel only carry handguns? That’s the question shooting around campus. When in conversation‚ the gun law sparks up exceptional interest‚ many saying that handguns do not kill people; “people kill people”. In the United States‚ people have had right to own guns since the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified. Would it make since to ban them now in certain areas? In Greenville‚ North Carolina‚ home of the East Carolina
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They Say‚ I Say by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein Chapter 1: Summary- This chapter is about how a writer needs to clearly indicate their thesis and convince the audience of their point. It also goes on about how a writer needs to keep the audience engaged. The main point of this chapter is to start your writing with the opposing view or what others are saying. Application- In a debate for example‚ animal testing I might the side against animal testing however while beginning my part of the
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