They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing With Readings, 5th Edition “Academic writing begins with entering a conversation: first showing what others are saying (‘they say’) and then clearly stating your own response (‘I say’).”
They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing With Readings, 5th Edition by Gerald Graff, Cathy Birkenstein, and Russel Durst is a practical guide to academic writing that demystifies how successful writers engage with others’ ideas and position their own arguments in scholarly conversations. This edition includes key rhetorical strategies — such as summarizing others’ viewpoints, integrating quotations, responding with “yes/no/okay, but,” and explaining relevance — supported by writing templates that make these moves easier to apply. Expanded features include a new chapter on researching conversations, additional exercises, and a curated selection of readings organized around real‑world issues to exemplify the moves discussed. Designed for writing courses and students across disciplines, this edition helps learners build confident, clear, and persuasive academic prose.
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