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Introduction to Synthesis

5-minute workshop

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What is synthesis?

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  • Integration of knowledge from multiple sources to develop and support an argument

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  • NOT a summary

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Synthetic writing components

  • Topic sentence that states the message of the paragraph

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  • Evidence that supports topic sentence from a variety of sources

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  • Conclusion based on the synthesis of the evidence

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Read the paragraph of your own writing and consider:

Does my writing have the key components of synthesis?

-topic sentence that states the message of the paragraph?

-evidence that supports topic sentence from a variety of sources?

-conclusion based on synthesis of evidence?

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How could you improve your writing?

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List at least two items or issues to address in the next draft of this paragraph.

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