They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (5th Edition)
They Say / I Say identifies the essential rhetorical moves that define academic writing, demystifying the process for students and professional writers alike. By teaching writers how to frame their arguments as a response to what others have said, this guide helps position individual ideas within a larger intellectual conversation. The book provides practical, field-tested templates that help writers initiate these moves and develop complex, persuasive arguments with clarity.
This updated 5th edition features a wealth of new examples from diverse academic disciplines. It includes specialized guidance on entering online discussions, a thoroughly updated chapter on writing within the social sciences, and contemporary readings that demonstrate effective rhetorical moves in action. Designed to be both a classroom staple and a lifelong reference, this edition continues to empower writers to engage more effectively with the ideas of others.
Book Specifications
- Author: Gerald Graff; Cathy Birkenstein
- Publisher: WWNorton
- Publication Date: January 1, 2021
- Language: English
- Print Length: 375 pages
- Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.15 x 7.25 inches
- ISBN-10: 039342751X
- ISBN-13: 978-0393427516