They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing Free Audiobook Download by Cathy Birkenstein,Gerald Graff

One way to make an argument is to describe what a particular scholar or critic has said. This can be a difficult task as they often have different opinions. A more effective strategy is to present your own view and cite another reader's conflicting opinions. In this audiobook, Gerald Graff, who wrote the book They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, talks about how to write academic prose that draws people in and makes you sound like you know what you're talking about. He also discusses strategies for writing clear sentences that don't sound too much like other scholars or critics.

"Academic writing is a battle of 'they say' and 'I say'. It is an ongoing struggle between the individual who wants to be heard and the institutions that claim expertise in shaping knowledge" (Graff, 3). This audiobook takes on this struggle by providing strategies for academic writers to use when "they say" is being used against them.

The title of this book is They Say, I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing. It is an interesting and fun book to read that teaches you how to be a better academic writer. There are three main topics covered in the book: practice makes perfect, get a mentor, and proofread everything.

Cathy Birkenstein Gerald Graff accompanies her text with a range of lively, engaging readings and examples, making the book accessible to both students and teachers. She provides a clear description of the individual moves in academic writing - each one clearly explained - followed by case studies that demonstrate how they are used. The main thrust of this book is on academic writing, but some excellent advice is received on oral presentations as well.

Academic writing is a challenging genre, but the right moves in the right places are rewarded. Writing is not just a one-person job. A lot of people on your team are going to play an integral role in making your piece shine and achieving its potential. Your audience won't be able to tell who wrote what as long as you know how to make the moves that matter.

Cathy Birkenstein and Gerald Graff present exercises for academic writers to help them improve their thesis entries, narratives, and arguments. These moves are based on what academics consider "the moves that matter."