Synthesis Assignment and Outline Guide Description A Synthesis Essay examines articles with a similar topic critically, states a personal claim, supports that claim, refutes potential points made by the opposition side, and effectively persuades others. For this assignment you will evaluate writings related to social media and journalism. The essay will begin with an introductory paragraph which introduces the overall topic and ends with a thesis statement. In the body of the essay there will be two summary paragraphs, one for each article, followed by an analysis of the connections (similarities and differences) between them. Your own opinion in regards to the topic should be stated and supported, and possible points of contention refuted. A conclusion paragraph will review the main points from the body of the essay before restating your opinion or proposed solution. The synthesis essay is based on 2 out of the 3 articles: 1. “Skim Reading Is the New Normal” by Maryanne Wolf, pp. 246-249. 2. “Do We Read Differently on Paper Than on a Screen” by Maria Gilje Torheim, pp. 249-253. 3. “Do Students Lose Depth in Digital Reading?” by Naomi Baron, pp. 253- 256. An outline is necessary in planning the writing of the Synthesis Essay. When creating your outline, please format it the following way: \u2022 Introduction\/Thesis Announcement Paragraph (Paragraph 1) \u2022 State what broad topic discussed \u2022 State which 2 articles will be used \u2022 State your opinion\/proposal \u2022 Summary Paragraphs \u2022 Summary of article1 (Paragraph 2) \u2022 Summary of article 2 (Paragraph 3) \u2022 Synthesis Paragraph (Paragraph 4) \u2022 Major similarities between the articles \u2022 Similarity 1 \u2022 Similarity 2 \u2022 Major differences between the articles \u2022 Difference 1 \u2022 Difference 2 \u2022 Points\/Issues from the articles you agree with \u2022 Points\/Issues from the articles you disagree with \u2022 Statement, Opinion or Solution Paragraph (Paragraph 5) \u2022 State your opinion or proposed solution \u2022 State your support \u2022 Support 1 \u2022 Support 2 \u2022 \u2022 Conclusion Paragraph (Paragraph 6) \u2022 Restate your opinion or proposal \u2022 Summarize your support \u2022 Conclude with a conclusion sentence which ties together with the end of the introduction paragraph<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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