They Say/ I Say Spring Break Reading

In Chapter Three of They Say/ I Say, many writers that use quotations from other sources do not always quote correctly. The main problem that writers face is that they "assume that quotations speak for themselves" (43). They also offer two keys to follow which are "(1) by choosing quotations wisely, with an eye to how well they support a particular part of your text, and (2) by surrounding every major quotation with a frame explaining whose words they are, what the quotations means, and how the quotation relates to your own text" (43). Quotations should be chosen on how they will strengthen your writing instead of of demonstrating the author work. "Finding relevant quotations is only part of your job" (44) you also need to be able to connect your writing with the correct quotations and making your argument clear to your readers. There are also templates that you can follow when you are writing your quotations. They are clear and easy to follow but also effective. In chapter 2, there are also templates when it comes to disagreements with other thoughts. Other templates that are provided is when you are agreeing with ones argument. Both of these templates are easy to follow and can be used in your own arguments. In chapter five, I was always taught that you want to avoid using the word "I" as much as possible, but I now know that using I or first person is more common than I thought. It is okay to use I when you are annotating a passage or video to let the readers know your reactions. The templates that were provided for us are examples of using the word "I". In chapter six, there is "templates or introducing objections informally" (84). The main purpose of this reading is to show the power of quotations but also how to cite, use, and credit them correctly. 

Questions:
1. When you are arguing your point, how do you write it so readers do not want argue against it?