Locavore Movement - Essay Flashcards
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Synthesis Essay - Format
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i. Intro - build context. introduce the controversy. provide a thesis
ii. Body paragraph - sandwich claim, data, and warrants. use about two sources per paragraph to make the quotes interact. remember to cite each of the sources as you use it
iii. Body paragraph - sandwich claim, data, and warrants (add more paragraphs as needed)
iv. conclusion - sum up ideas. restate, DO NOT repeat, thesis. Tie up loose ends
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Synthesis Essay - Claim, Data, Warrant
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- claim: a reason why you believe your thesis is true OR a factor that should be considered
- data: evidence from reading, experience, observations, etc., but especially the sources provided by prompt (you need at least three)
- warrant: explains the data and how it proves the claim. Explains what your data proves
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Synthesis Essay - As you write
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- for an effective essay: make sure your language mirrors your position. as you make a claim, address the counterarguments. try to include some humor to spice up your arguments
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what source quote would best help you build this claim?
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- according to source A, “local food translates to more variety”
- “they are highlighting the problems with industrialized food,” which brings change (Source B)
- “a locally grown apple over an apple trucked in” actually causes more pollution (Source C)
- “small farmers are getting help from the government, which helps local economies” (Source E)
- “Many Americans live in urban areas far away from locally grown food” (Source B)
- “The miles that organic food often travels to our plate creates environmental damage” (Source A)
- “the number of small farms has increased 20% in the past six years” (Source E)
- “Ethically concerned consumers know very little about processing practices, water…” (Source C)
- Source F warns, “Locally grown foods will lead to starvation zones where food is not available”
- “there are expensive food costs in America… poor can’t afford to eat healthy” (Source E)
