Publication Date:December 22, 2009 Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
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ISBN13: 9780393933611
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Product Description 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
Poorly WrittenAugust 30, 2010 Will 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
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 valueAugust 29, 2010 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 effectivelyAugust 23, 2010 Nathanael Stover 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very informative little guide about how to write more effectively. Tools to help you communicate your ideas.
Adults returning to schoolAugust 2, 2010 KiKi(Chicago, IL) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
ReviewJuly 22, 2010 Ryan Winfree(PICKERINGTON, OH, US) 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
The book arrived quickly and was in great shape. No problems occurred with the purchase.
