When writing a synthesis essay, what is the FIRST step you should take when presented with multiple sources?

• Start writing immediately

• Read all sources carefully and take notes on main ideas

• Choose your position before reading

• Write your thesis statement

In a synthesis essay, what is the most effective way to integrate source material?

• Quote entire paragraphs from sources

• Paraphrase/quote and cite relevant portions

• Only use statistics

• Avoid using sources entirely

What is the recommended amount of sources you should use in a synthesis essay?

• Use all sources equally

• Use only the easiest sources

• Use 3-4 sources strategically and effectively

• Use only one source extensively

When citing sources in a synthesis essay, what information must you include?

• Source letter and relevant details

• Author's full biography

• Publication date only

• Page numbers only

What is the best way to organize a synthesis essay?

• Chronologically by source date

• By source letter order

• Choose the sources that go along with the topic of each body paragraph

• Random organization

What should your thesis in a synthesis essay accomplish?

• Simply restate the prompt

• Make a clear argument that addresses the prompt and suggests how you'll use sources

• List all sources you'll use

• Summarize each source

What is the most common mistake in synthesis essays?

• Using too few sources

• Summarizing sources instead of analyzing them

• Writing too much

• Using proper citations

What is the primary focus of a rhetorical analysis essay?

• Summarizing the text

• Analyzing how the author achieves their purpose

• Arguing with the author's points

• Providing personal opinion

Which of these is NOT a part of the rhetorical triangle?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Summarizing

• Pathos

What should be included in your rhetorical analysis thesis?

• The author's purpose and main rhetorical strategies used

• A summary of the text

• Your personal opinion on the topic

• Historical context only