--- product_id: 1694502 title: "\"They Say / I Say\": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition)" price: "$63.21" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1694502-they-say-i-say-the-moves-that-matter-in-academic store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) **Price:** $63.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - **How much does it cost?** $63.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1694502-they-say-i-say-the-moves-that-matter-in-academic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: "They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition): 4708364243212: Graff, Gerald, Birkenstein, Cathy: Books Review: I feel I am a better writer. According to my professor - This book rocked my world last quarter. Because of it, I feel I am a better writer. According to my professor, when I entered class I was one of the best students they had encountered (after teaching for nearly a decade). I write creatively as a hobby, and had several years competitive forensics under my belt so civil discourse has become second nature. This book has short and tolerable chapters that helped even an "advanced" student like myself improve their work. I couldn't imagine someone reading 5 chapters of this book and walking away at the same level of skill. It's impossible. This book explores more than just technique, they elaborate on reasoning. These days, with current trends in social media, folks often forget we are writing our comments, essays, and reviews for a PURPOSE. "They Say / I Say" brings the author back to that purpose and teaches the writer empathy in addition to giving guidance on how to transition, how to support your claims, and so much more. It's a treasure I purchased to keep with me for life - so I can look back on it every now and then. Get it. Stop thinking about it, and you could find yourself as grateful as I am today. Review: Demystifying academic writing - The book They Say, I Say is the book I wish I had had at the beginning of my own graduate studies. It is a practical book that demystifies academic writing through the provision of basic templates that help first-year college students grasp the structure of good academic argument. I see it not as a cheat-sheet or prescriptive form of instruction, but as a useful tool that uncovers the patterns that already exist in writing and turns them into techniques students can adopt. Within the templates there is still plenty of room for students to add in their own perspectives and apply critical thinking. Intuitive readers pick these moves up through reading, but even the best of us can use the kind of explicit help that Graff and Birkenstein's templates provide.The templates and lessons in this book unlock the secrets of good writing and argument for anyone interested in improving their written arguments. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #538,426 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Writing Skill Reference (Books) #72 in Creative Writing & Composition #352 in Words, Language & Grammar Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,148) | | Dimensions | 5.3 x 0.5 x 7.4 inches | | Edition | Third | | ISBN-10 | 0393935841 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0393935844 | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 352 pages | | Publication date | February 4, 2014 | | Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company | ## Images !["They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41orfJYbf5L.jpg) !["They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515ZHzD5TpL.jpg) !["They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QqkeCPz7L.jpg) !["They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817h9Vn2oIL.jpg) !["They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (Third Edition) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81NTS8E1g1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I feel I am a better writer. According to my professor *by S***S on October 22, 2016* This book rocked my world last quarter. Because of it, I feel I am a better writer. According to my professor, when I entered class I was one of the best students they had encountered (after teaching for nearly a decade). I write creatively as a hobby, and had several years competitive forensics under my belt so civil discourse has become second nature. This book has short and tolerable chapters that helped even an "advanced" student like myself improve their work. I couldn't imagine someone reading 5 chapters of this book and walking away at the same level of skill. It's impossible. This book explores more than just technique, they elaborate on reasoning. These days, with current trends in social media, folks often forget we are writing our comments, essays, and reviews for a PURPOSE. "They Say / I Say" brings the author back to that purpose and teaches the writer empathy in addition to giving guidance on how to transition, how to support your claims, and so much more. It's a treasure I purchased to keep with me for life - so I can look back on it every now and then. Get it. Stop thinking about it, and you could find yourself as grateful as I am today. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Demystifying academic writing *by L***. on March 11, 2018* The book They Say, I Say is the book I wish I had had at the beginning of my own graduate studies. It is a practical book that demystifies academic writing through the provision of basic templates that help first-year college students grasp the structure of good academic argument. I see it not as a cheat-sheet or prescriptive form of instruction, but as a useful tool that uncovers the patterns that already exist in writing and turns them into techniques students can adopt. Within the templates there is still plenty of room for students to add in their own perspectives and apply critical thinking. Intuitive readers pick these moves up through reading, but even the best of us can use the kind of explicit help that Graff and Birkenstein's templates provide.The templates and lessons in this book unlock the secrets of good writing and argument for anyone interested in improving their written arguments. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book *by E***A on July 20, 2025* Was a book I needed for a college class. 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