ENGL 101—COLLEGE ENGLISH I
Explanatory Synthesis
Purpose:
- Convey vivid information about a specific topic in a reasonably objective manner
- Divide subject into component parts
- Includes explanations and supporting details
- Utilize sources; point out similarities and differences among views of sources
- Make reader understand the topic more
In this assignment, you will be EXPLAINING (not arguing) what you will be addressing in your research paper. In doing so, you will examine at least TWO of your sources, and what they have in common as well as how they are different.
Suggested length: 1.5 to 2 pages