2. The templates, basic forms or moves of the writing, are able to use in general for a writing.
3. Of course, critical and creative writing skill is important, but it is hard to use these deeper habits with practical without the templates.
4. “They say, I say” is the most basic and important formula in this book.
5. The best academic writing is always mentioning other people’s view adequately.
6. If the writer identifies the counter argument, the writer’s writing will be more clear and reasonable to accept by the audience.
7. Even an argumentative writing needs to use “they say, I say” formula.
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Even the most creative creation has a common pattern and form; in other words, templates doesn’t affect the writer’s creativity.
10. The author suggests that “putting in your oar” need to coexist with a conversation with others.
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1. The writer should indicate clearly the thesis of what he or she wrote, and the larger conversation, which is the main topic, that he or she may respond to.
2. To attract an audience to engage your writing and what you are responding to.
3. When you are in the conversation, do not forget to start with “they say, or what others are saying.”
4. To present counter-argument that you are arguing even though it seems like a contradiction, but the summarizing other’s view may help to improve your writing.
5. Starting with an anecdote, like this chapter, is a powerful way to begin as well as starting with an illustrative quotation.
6. To present other’s opinion by your own view or experience.
7. To start with a summary of an ongoing debate can help you to make a clear for your argument.
8. To mention the other’s views several times; using “return sentences,” it helps to remind the readers to focus on your argument.
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1. Knowing effective summarizing of what other people say is