"They Say / I Say": The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing with Readings (Second Edition) PDF

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In "They Say" / "I Say" author Michael Chabon gives his audience powerful lessons in critical thinking skills through a series of vignettes that depict the wannabe speakers as well as the crowd they will be speaking to if they are chosen to deliver a speech or argument at a college or university.

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The book begins with an introduction on why debate is important and continues throughout with a series of vignettes that portray different students, professors, and leaders who have differing opinions about matters such as free speech, free press, and ethnic discrimination. Each person is pictured wearing a unique expression that demonstrates a particular belief or opinion. A small, captioned picture then appears underneath the illustration of the speaker where a short bio and website link can be found. The book then uses this text to describe and teach the various types of arguments and points that can be brought up in a debate.

Chabon uses a wide variety of vivid illustrations and personal anecdotes to help make the case for why the debate is important. He even includes a brief afterword, in which he discusses some of his own personal experiences in preparing for his book and in delivering speeches. "They Say" / "I Say" provides a unique combination of knowledge, humor, and experience in helping students and college professors engage in highly intellectual debates and to develop the skills needed to succeed in them.