Synthesis Essay
OBJECTIVES: 1. Respond effectively to different rhetorical situa
Synthesis Essay
OBJECTIVES: 1. Respond effectively to different rhetorical situations with a focus on purpose and needs of various audiences using appropriate genre conventions.
2. Write essays through multiple drafts that consist of a logically-sequenced progression of focused and coherent paragraphs.
3. Write essays demonstrating effective use of evidence in support of assertions.
4. Integrate ideas with the ideas of others using effective quotation, paraphrase, and summary.
5. Apply the appropriate conventions of citation and standard edited English.
Prompt: Write an essay arguing that a particular hobby or enthusiasm is a positive force for good in the lives of its enthusiasts; to bolster your argument, use and synthesize information from three (3) instructor-approved outside sources that have more to say on this topic.
Word Count: minimum of 1,400 words
Paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, several body paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph
Format: MLA-style heading, 1-inch paper margins, Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Sources: three (3) scholarly/reputable outside sources that you must get approved by the instructor