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    A synthesis essay draws on multiple sources to discuss a topic and infer relationships among the sources. It goes beyond summary to make judgments and apply source information to the topic. An argument synthesis aims to persuade through a claim and convincing support. There are three elements of an argument: the claim, supports in the form of facts or expert opinions, and assumptions which link evidence to the claim. The format includes an introduction with background and thesis, a body section for each claim with supporting evidence and explanations, and a conclusion summarizing and leaving a memorable point.

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    A synthesis essay draws on multiple sources to discuss a topic and infer relationships among the sources. It goes beyond summary to make judgments and apply source information to the topic. An argument synthesis aims to persuade through a claim and convincing support. There are three elements of an argument: the claim, supports in the form of facts or expert opinions, and assumptions which link evidence to the claim. The format includes an introduction with background and thesis, a body section for each claim with supporting evidence and explanations, and a conclusion summarizing and leaving a memorable point.

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    Eng 102

    Argument Synthesis Behrens Chapter 3

    What is a Synthesis Essay?


    Written discussion that draws on multiple sources Must infer relationships among sources

    Before inferring relationships must be able to summarize Must go beyond summary to make judgments (critique) Must be able to apply source information to topic (analyze)

    What is an argument synthesis?


    Purpose is to persuade Thesis is a claim about which reasonable people could disagree Strategy is to find and use convincing support for your claim

    What are the 3 elements of argument?

    Claim
    Proposition or conclusion attempting to prove

    Support
    Fact or expert opinion (sources)

    Assumption
    Underlying belief or principle about some aspect of the world and how it operates Links supporting evidence to claim

    Identify the Claims, Supports, and Assumptions


    Circle the claim(s) Underline the support(s) Box the assumption(s)

    Argument Synthesis Format


    I. Introduction A. background information B. thesis statement II. Body A. Claim 1 1. argue a. expert opinion b. explanation 2. argue a. expert opinion b. explanation [REPEAT FOR REMAINDER OF CLAIMS] III. Conclusion A. summarize B. memorable point

    Argument Synthesis Essay


    4-5 pages 5 sources Introduction Organization Conclusion Grammar & Mechanics Writing Process In-text Citations Works Cited Page

    For Thursday
    APA

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