They Say I Say

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1. Within introduction of They Say, I Say, "Entering the Conversation,” there is a huge emphasis on using one’s own writing to respond to others. Writing should be a conversation. Without this conversation, there is no meaning. the authors discuss how bringing up counter-arguments is a great way to make your point stronger, it shows that you have considered the other side and still chose to keep your position on a certain topic. Throughout the chapter, there are many templates showing the reader how to accomplish many of the ideas conveyed. Like the book describes, the authors bring to attention the counter-argument: the idea that use of such templates can stifle creativity or lead to plagiarism. That argument is rejected by stating that the templates …show more content…
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2. The introduction of They Say, I Say, "Entering the Conversation,” begins by asking the reader to think of things that they do well, pointing out once someone masters that skill, it becomes second nature and doesn’t require conscious effort to complete that that task. The writers then compare that principle to writing, claiming that writers have an arsenal of tricks that they pull from on a regular basis. Within this chapter, there is a huge emphasis on using one’s own writing to respond to others. Writing should be a conversation. Without this conversation, there is no meaning. Bringing up counter-arguments is a great way to make your point stronger, it shows that you have considered the other side and still chose to keep your position on a certain topic. On page 4, the authors state that while a position can be clear, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the reader understands why a position is being made to start