Book Description:
Master academic writing with “They Say / I Say” by Graff and Birkenstein. This guide empowers with essential rhetorical strategies and updated 2016 MLA standards, ideal for crafting compelling arguments. Essential for students enhancing writing skills.
They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings
- Title: They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, with 2016 MLA Update and Readings
- Authors: Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein
- Edition: Third Edition
- ISBN: 978-0393617443
- Language: English
- Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
- Publication Year: Unknown (Edition year 2016)
“They Say / I Say”: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing represents a unique approach to teaching effective academic writing. Authored by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein, this text focuses on the core rhetorical moves that are critical for crafting compelling arguments. This third edition not only updates the MLA guidelines to the 2016 standards but also integrates engaging readings to illustrate the techniques presented. It empowers students by demystifying the art of argumentation, showing them how to accurately present their ideas as well as engage with the ideas of others in a critical and constructive manner. This is a must-read for anyone looking to strengthen their writing skills in an academic context.