Homework

Melissa

In the introduction to “They Say/I Say”: the moves that matter in academic writing, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein provide templates designed to inspire the writer create a more organized way of writing. Specifically, Graff and Birkenstein argue that the types of writing templates they offer given meaning to the statements you make and the ideas you portray, simply by stating the meaning behind you sharing these ideas. Although some people believe this use of templates hinders your creativity, Graff and Birkenstein insist that it is only a guideline to organize your own, original thoughts in a way that is simple for a reader/listener to understand.

I agree with the authors. In my view, the types of writing templates that the authors recommend are a good tool to use in academic writing. For instance, writer’s block can be a huge pain, and getting the sentences to flow right in your head isn’t always the easiest task, which is where templates come in handy. In addition, they provide structure, credibility and meaning to your piece of writing. Some might object, of course, on the grounds that this sort of work is considered plagiarism. Yet I would argue that it is merely a public outline of a good piece of work. Overall, I believe that templates are an excellent way to expand your skills in organizing your professional academic writing.

This document is made for my college English class and a template was used to outline the format of the essay.