Blog #12

Chapter 4 

• I say 
• own argument 
• argument 
• disagreement 
• when disagree need to explain why 
• also let readers know you position 
• credible source for why you disagree 
• agreeing is the easy way out 
• when unsure which side to take you can agree and disagree 

"Moving to  the "I say" stage can be daunting in academia, where it often may seem that you need to be an expert in a flied to have an arguments at all."(55)  When it comes to persuasion you don't always have to agree with the writer you can disagree or also both agree and disagree if you're unsure. 

Chapter 5 

• Dialogue
• easily distinguish the "they say" from "I say"
• use voice markers 
• to distinguish the different perspectives. 
• if no voice markers can be confusing 
• voice identifying devices 
• templates that can help the reader easily determine what the writer is saying
• to know the stance of the writers position

"It is important that readers be able to tell at every point when you are expressing your own view and when you are stating someone else."(68) To explain your views it needs to be clearly expressed so you must explain who says what and what each different position belongs to who. 

Chapter 6 

• Criticism 
• it helps though
• will actually increase your writing skills
• give your writings more credibility
• helps others engage in the dialogue
• You should implant a naysayer
• if you don’t implant a naysayer then you may find that you have very little to say
• templates that can be used to introduce the naysayer

"Although its naturally tempting to ignore criticism of our ideas, doing so many in fact be a big mistake, since our writing improves when we not only listen to these objections but give them an explicit hearing."(78) Sometimes getting criticism is for the best. It helps you grow as a person and you will learn more about writing and reading. 

Chapter 9 

• Writing should be relaxed
• it is encouraged that you write with the types of expressions
• use in everyday life
• Blending your own personal writing style along with the academic style gives your writing more punch
• the audience to who you are writing to
• specific time to use your own style and when to be formal
• writing to an audience then you can write more creatively

"Have you ever gotten the impression that writing well in college means setting aside the kind of language you use in everyday conversation?"(121) When your writing it is good to use advance language but not to the point where your are using them incorrectly. Just going the plain and educational route is good when you know what you're talking about.