Review:
They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter In Academic Writing By Gerald Graff And Cathy Birkenstein
overall review score: 4.5
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They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein is a widely used textbook that teaches students how to engage in academic writing by introducing various rhetorical strategies.
Key Features
- Provides templates for structuring academic arguments
- Emphasizes the importance of responding to counterarguments
- Teaches students how to incorporate sources effectively
- Includes examples from actual academic writing
Pros
- Useful tool for teaching and learning academic writing skills
- Clear and practical advice on how to improve writing
- Helps students understand the expectations of academic discourse
Cons
- Some students may find the templates restrictive
- Does not cover every aspect of advanced academic writing