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How to write a synthesis essay

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a synthesis essay?

To list facts without analysis

To provide a personal opinion on a topic

To make connections between parts of a work or multiple works

To summarize a single source

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many sources should you typically select for a synthesis essay?

At least one

At least three

At least five

As many as possible

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the structure of the body paragraphs in a synthesis essay?

Only quotes from sources are required

Support from sources is not necessary

At least two themes with support from sources

Only a topic sentence is needed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a concession in a synthesis essay?

To strengthen the argument

To provide a summary

To introduce a new topic

To acknowledge the validity of a counter-argument

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should the introductory paragraph of a synthesis essay include?

Thesis, body, and conclusion

Hook, introduction of sources and thesis

Thesis and evidence

Thesis and conclusion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What person should you write in when composing a synthesis essay?

Third person

Second person

Fourth person

First person

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using transitions between paragraphs in a synthesis essay?

To add unnecessary length

To repeat information

To make the text flow logically

To confuse the reader

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