Synthesis Essay

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Comments

Engaging and informative introduction that establishes topic and summarizes texts.

Original, arguable thesis serves as a response to the connection established between two or more texts

Textual examples are clearly and cohesively summarized and analyzed. Relationship between the texts is clear.

Each paragraph presents a new idea and analysis that explains what ideas and insights are presented in the texts. Analysis answers the “why?” and “so what?” and supports the topic sentences and examples.

Topic sentences are clear, specific, and arguable.

Conclusion presents a new idea and ends the paper. Conclusion presents the author’s “final thought” on the subject.

Strong organization and flow throughout paper.

Proper use of grammar, punctuation, and MLA formatting.

All sources correctly cited throughout paper; all citations included in a Works Cited page.