synthesis oral NUMBER 2 Flashcards
what is step 1 of synthesis
Step 1: Read the prompt and determine what is being asked of you.
what is step 2 of synthesis
Skim / read the 6 sources provided to you
what is step 3 of synthesis
Develop a specific position on the topic.
You need two specific reasons to go along with the position.
what is step 4 of synthesis
Choose 3 out of 6 sources that support your position.
make sure that your
sources apply to BOTH REASONS in your thesis!
what is step 5 of synthesis
write
where will the synthesis question be found
Usually, the question will be found in the SECOND paragraph of the directions.
Synthesis essay structure for intro
INTRO (5-7 SENTENCES)
hook, bridge, thesis
Synthesis essay structure for body
11 sentence
what type of evidence do you use in synthesis
2 paraphrase
1 quote
Conclusion structure for synthesis
5-7 SENTENCES
Topic sentence – restatement of the thesis in a different way
- Insightful observation / reflection about the overall topic –
- Concluding statement
Can you switch the order of quote and 2 paraphrases in synthesis
Yes, as long as the sources don’t change
Argument structure intro
(5-7 sentences
Argument structure body 1 and 2
(8 sentences each)
what type of evidence do you use in argument
NO QUOTES, NO PARAPHRASES, and NO SOURCES will be used
must be self generated
Argument structure counterargument.
– 10 sentences
