Graff and Birkenstein's They Say/I Say
AnsQ. What does "enter the conversation" mean?
Ans- Learn what's already been said about the text, and what others are
thinking with the text.
Why do they want you to use "I"?
Ans- - avoids confusion between what they say and what you say
- you sound m...
Ans- Learn what's already been said about the text, and what others are
thinking with the text.
Why do they want you to use "I"?
Ans- - avoids confusion between what they say and what you say
- you sound more confident
- can incorporate personal experience
- clearly states your position
,What are the Five Reasons for why you might want to introduce source
material?
Ans- - introducing what "they say"
- introducing "standard views"
- making what "they say" into something "you say"
- introducing something implied/assumed
- introducing an ongoing debate
What are some tips for how to introduce source material well?
Ans- - put yourself in the author's shoes
- summarize in light of your own agenda
- use signal verbs
What are some mistakes people make when integrating source material?
Ans- -quoting too little
-quoting too much
,-assuming that quotes speak for themselves
-not selecting relevant quotes
-"hit-and-run" quotations
-using redundant/misleading words when introducing a quote
What are signal verbs?
Ans- Verbs used to describe how an author communicates information.
What are the three ways you can respond to sources?
Ans- 1) Agree: but with a difference
2) Agree: and disagree simultaneously
3) Disagree: and explain why
What are the reasons for why you might disagree? (Hint: page 61-62)
Ans- 1) Fails to account for relevant information
2) Based on faulty evidence
3) Rests on questionable assumptions
, 4) Uses flawed logic, contradictory evidence overlooks the real issue
5) Too obvious
6) Actually supports opposing position
What are the three ways you can agree with a difference? (Hint: page 64)
Ans- 1) Point out unnoticed evidence or line of reasoning that supports X's
claims that X herself hadn't mentioned
2) Cite some corroborating personal experience or a situation not mentioned by
X that helps readers understand her views.
3) Make a more accessible translation of X's views.
Why can it be good to agree and disagree simultaneously?
Ans- - more nuances, helps us get beyond the kind of "is too/is not" exchange
- admitting the opposing view has a point bolsters credibility
What are the different ways to use "voice markers" to distinguish what you say
from what they say?
Ans- 1) fit opposing views in quotes
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