Summary:
The book provides a practical guide to academic writing, focusing on the art of crafting arguments and effectively incorporating the ideas of others through templates and rhetorical strategies. It emphasizes the conversational nature of writing by teaching students how to engage with texts and anticipate counterarguments.
Key points:
1. "They Say": The book highlights the need to understand and represent others' viewpoints accurately, especially in academic writing.
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