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"They Say / I Say teaches students the rhetorical moves found in persuasive writing across all disciplines. The authors focus on the central rhetorical move that gives the book its title: how to begin with what others have said ("they say") in order to set up one's own argument ("I say"). The approach is practical and effective, and the language is engaging and jargon-free."--Publisher's website.
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English
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"One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2016" Frank L. Cioffi is professor of English at Baruch College, City University of New York, and has taught writing at Princeton and Indiana universities and at Bard and Scripps colleges. He is the author of The Imaginative Argument: A Practical Manifesto for Writers (Princeton), among other books.
A one-of-a-kind handbook that uses a day in the life of written English to illustrate the benefits...
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The Experiment, LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Good writers follow the rules. Great writers know the rules -- and follow their instincts! Finding the right words, in the right order, matters -- whether you're a student embarking on an essay, a job applicant drafting your cover letter, an employee composing an email . . . even a (hopeful) lover writing a text. Do it wrong and you just might get an F, miss the interview, lose a client, or spoil your chance at a second date. Do it right, and the...
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Publisher
Orlean Press
Language
English
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Powerful writing correlates directly to success, personal and professional. You may be the best candidate-hands downs-but if the competition is better at telling a story, you lose. Want to win that academic scholarship, internship, or promotion? Writing a business proposal or critical business report? Want to attract talented employees or effectively market your products online? Write to Influence! will hone your business writing skills. Clear,...