1. In the Introduction and Chapter 1 of their book, Gerald Graff and Cathy Birkenstein make a case for using various types of templates in academic writing. What, for Graff and Birkenstein, are templates and why are they important? Do you agree with Graff and Birkenstein? Do you also think that templates are helpful for student writers? Why or why not?
2. In Chapter 2 of their book, Graff and Birkenstein make a case for the importance of summarizing in academic writing. What, for Graff and Birkenstein, is a summary and what makes a good one? Do you agree with the authors? Why or why not?
3. Describe your experience reading Graff and Birkenstein’s book. Did you find them easy to read? Difficult? Did you find their writing interesting? Boring? Did you find the points they were making valuable for your own work, etc.?
Each question must be a paragraph long, 4- 5 sentences.
