PB2B

The moves highlighted in green are those from the “They Say I Say” appendix, and those highlights in blue are ones that I noticed and named.

•  Signaling who’s saying what  

  "Devitt points out, ‘Different grocery stores make for different grocery lists…’” (Dirk)

-          In this relatively easy move, Dirk, in Navigating Genres, simply writes out the name of the person he is about to quote. Instead of quoting then writing the name afterwards, Dirk gives credit to Devitt first which is very effective in clarifying and confusion of plagiarizing.

• ENTERTAINING OBJECTIONS

“You might also argue that intuitive thinking is better enhanced by silent musing; or going for a walk or sleeping on it or any of a host of other ways to push a question away from focal attention back to the preconscious…” (Elbow)    

-          By entertaining objections, Elbow makes his thesis and argument stronger. By explaining why his argument is correct, you simply get your point across, however when using potential counter arguments, it proves that you are knowledgeable and can defend your thoughts and ideas.

• Establishing why Your Claims Matter

“Because media rhetoric surrounds us, it is important to understand how rhetoric works.” (Carrol)

-          This simple yet necessary move is essential to anything written. Often overlooked because many writers think its easily implied, stating why your writing matters to the reader is one of the first steps to grabbing their attention and getting them interested. As simple and unnecessary as it may seem, this one short sentence can your audiences entire understanding of what you write.

• EMBEDDING VOICE MAKERS  

“Here I offer my definition: Rhetoric is what allows you to write (and speak) appropriately for a given situation, one that is determined by the expectations of your audience, Implied or acknowledged, whether you are texting, writing a love letter, or bleeding a term paper.” (Boyd)

-          Through the use of this move, a writers own thoughts and feelings are resonated in their writing. A lot of times your own voice gets lost in translation when trying be a professional writer and using ‘Academic English’ so this move is particularly important. This example specifically, Boyd gives a personal definition of the word rhetoric which sharply contrasts with the ‘academic definition’.

• MAKING WHAT THEY SAY SOMETHING YOU SAY

“While I don’t know anything about Corinthian columns…Allen Tate’s metaphor of reading as if you were an architect is a great way to think about RLW.” (Bunn) 

-          This move, used by Bunn, is essential to making the entire paper seemingly academic. By using other sources to support your own ideas, it somewhat implies that what is being said must be true. This is seen by the popular quote “great minds think alike”. Even though Bunn honestly states that Allen Tate’s metaphor is totally foreign, the simple comparison still adds credibility to the piece of work.

• Recappin

“Taking what Devitt says into account, think back to the previous discussion of the research paper.” (Dirk)

-          Dirk used a move I call “Recappin” throughout navigating genres. Dirk always goes back to previous examples once introducing new information in order to provide new outlooks and viewpoints.

• Thats truuuue

“I will admit that the word genre used to have a bad reputation and may still make some people cringe.” (Dirk)

-          Dirk also uses something I called “That’s truuuue” in the article as well. By using a sentence that relates to the readers saying something that a student will understand. Personally, when I read the sentence, I laughed and agreed. Dirk uses this to relate to the readers and hook their attention.

• YOU CAN DO IT

“You are already an author, and that means you have a built-in advantage when reading like a writer.” (Bunn) 

-          Bunn uses a move I named “You Can Do it” in most of the article. Throughout the entire piece of work, Bunn provides positive input to readers to heighten their motivation and self-esteem to say the lease. By building their confidence, Bunn is trying to emphasize that anyone can be good writers and most people already are, they just need the extra push. This move is the most effective in my opinion.

• Look, I know what I’m talkin bout

“For example, research has shown that only 2% of women consider themselves beautiful.” (Carrol) 

-          Carrol used a move I named “Look, I know what I’m talking about” in the piece of work. By using a statistic, Carrol used ethos, or credibility, to interest readers. By using a stat by researchers, the professionalism and the educational purpose really shows and makes the whole piece look better.

•  PAY ATTENTION 

 “How many times have you had reason to ask these questions?” (Graff) 

-          The last move that I found throughout the readings is something I call “Pay Attention”. Gaff uses this move I order to keep the reader’s attention. Many times students will read but not retain anything, but having questions posed in the readings keeps the readers minds focused and thinking on what’s going on. This particular is also very useful in writing because you don’t want your writing to not be retained.