Tuesday, March 18, 2014

WEDNESDAY Synthesis Essay: The Last Frontier

Synthesis: Using multiple texts to make an argument

Here is a link to an excellent source on the synthesis essay

On Wednesday we will read through a sample synthesis question.  As you read, follow the directives from the site above and take notes and compose a chart to organize your sources.  Be sure to examine each text carefully, checking for credibility and looking for flaws in the arguments they present.


Writing the Synthesis Essay

Here is a link on attribution.    We will practice embedding quotations tomorrow.

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