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2.3 Synthesis paragraphs on initial topic research

Directions:

You just researched and annotated 3 credible sources about the topic you have selected.

Review one of the following resources to better understand synthesis:

Resource Synthesis (video)Links to an external site.

 

Synthesis (Article + practice by Lumen)Links to an external site.

Now, synthesize the 3 articles to find and describe one key claim that all three address. Remember,  this claim should be in your own words. You are reading the articles and determining a claim about your topic that they are addressing. 

 

Write 2 paragraphs that describe that key claim with a clear topic sentence that states the key claim, and evidence to support the claim.

 

Each paragraph should include one correct internal citation from each resource. 

 

Rubric

Writing rubric: Synthesis

Writing rubric: Synthesis

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSynthesis

20 pts

High Competency

Explains the research in a way that draws logical and original conclusions and makes strong and insightful connections between the sources in order to help the reader clearly understand the topic.

18 pts

Competency

Explains the research in a way that draws logical conclusions and makes connections between the sources in order to help the reader understand the topic.

16 pts

Some Competency

Attempts to explain the research in a way that draws logical conclusions and make connections between the sources in order to help the reader understand the topic.

14 pts

Developing Competency

Consistently fails to explain the research in a way that draws logical conclusions and makes connections between the sources in order to help the reader understand the topic.

0 pts

Lacking Competency

Does not explain the research in a way that draws logical conclusions and makes connections between the sources to help the reader understand the topic. This may be written more as a journal entry than a synthesis essay.

20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar

5 pts

High Competency

Grammar use is consistently correct, and word choice enhances the effectiveness of the writing.

3 pts

Competency

Is generally free of grammar/usage errors.

1 pts

Developing Competency

Commits several serious errors in language, grammar, usage, and/or mechanics that detract from the overall clarity of the essay.

0 pts

Lacking Competency

Has serious writing errors that detract from understanding the ideas or is not coherent

5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Cover Page and Works Cited Page

5 pts

High Competency

Contains a cover page and works cited page that is error free. Includes correct internal citations.

4 pts

Competency

Contains a Cover Page and Works Cited Page that has minimal minor errors. Includes mostly correct internal citations.

3.5 pts

Some Competency

Has a cover page and works cited page that may contain one or more significant errors.

0 pts

Lacking Competency

Missing cover page or works cited page OR works cited page is simply a list of links.

5 pts

Total Points: 30

2.6 Initial Research Discussion Post

Discussion Prompt & Submission Criteria:

As you begin your work to answer your research question, use this space to discuss what you are learning about your topic. How is the research addressing your question? Are you surprised by what you are uncovering? Are you running into any problems?

Write a 1-2 paragraph reflection on the research process. You must do this BEFORE viewing other responses.

Respond to 2 other candidates' responses by offering advice, answering a question they pose, making relevant comments, or even offering a resource that might be helpful.

Discussion Resources:

The articles you have collected while researching an answer to your research question.