"They Say / I Say" (book by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein)

"The They Say / I Say" by Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein is a guide that teaches readers how to effectively participate in academic and intellectual conversations. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and referencing what others have said ("They Say") before expressing your own ideas ("I Say"). The book provides practical templates and strategies to help writers clearly present arguments, respond to differing viewpoints, and build persuasive, well-structured essays. Its goal is to improve communication skills by promoting dialogue and critical thinking in writing.