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They Say I Say By Gerald Graff
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-0393935844
Reader’s Age: High School Students (15+), College Students & Adults
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Author: Gerald Graff & Cathy Birkenstein
Release Date: July 1, 2024
Genre: Educational & Academic
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Master Academic Writing with They Say I Say – Essential Guide for Students and Writers
About the Book
They Say / I Say revolutionizes how students approach academic writing by demystifying the art of persuasive argumentation. Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide practical templates and clear frameworks that help writers enter ongoing conversations, summarize others’ ideas accurately, and present their own arguments convincingly. This isn’t just another writing handbook—it’s a transformative guide that turns uncertain writers into confident communicators who can engage with complex ideas across any discipline.
About the Author
Gerald Graff is a Professor of English and Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Cathy Birkenstein is a Lecturer in English at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Together, they’ve spent decades teaching and studying how students learn to write effectively. Their combined expertise in composition, rhetoric, and pedagogy has helped millions of students worldwide develop stronger writing skills and academic confidence.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for high school and college students struggling with essay writing, educators seeking better teaching tools, ESL learners navigating academic English, and professionals who want to improve their persuasive communication. Whether you’re writing your first research paper or refining your argumentative skills, these proven templates help you organize thoughts clearly, respond to counterarguments effectively, and present ideas that matter to your audience.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is They Say I Say good for college students?
Absolutely. This book is widely used in college composition courses because it teaches practical templates that work across all academic disciplines, from humanities to sciences.
Q: What are the templates in They Say I Say?
The book provides sentence templates and rhetorical frameworks for summarizing arguments, introducing quotes, agreeing or disagreeing with sources, and connecting your ideas to what others have said.
Q: Can this book help with argumentative essay writing?
Yes. It specifically teaches how to build strong arguments by engaging with multiple perspectives, anticipating objections, and presenting your position within ongoing academic conversations.
Q: Is They Say I Say suitable for ESL students?
Definitely. The clear templates and structured approach make it especially valuable for English language learners who need concrete frameworks for academic writing in English.
Q: What makes this academic writing book different from others?
Unlike traditional grammar-focused textbooks, They Say I Say focuses on the rhetorical moves and conversational aspects of writing—teaching you not just what to say, but how to enter and contribute to academic discussions effectively.
| Weight | 300 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.46 × 1.27 × 18.8 cm |
Learn the essential "moves" of academic writing through practical templates that show you exactly how to summarize others' ideas, introduce quotations effectively, distinguish your voice from others, and respond to objections. You'll discover how to move beyond simple opinion to sophisticated analysis, connect your ideas to broader conversations, and write with the authority and clarity that academic success demands.
