How to Write a Synthesis Essay

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How to Write a Synthesis Essay

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A synthesis essay is an essay type where ideas
are combined from two or more sources. To write
a synthesis essay, you first need to make a plan.
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1. Choosing a Topic which is Interesting for You
Select a theme for your synthesis essay according
to your interests. You also should take into
account the interests of your potential readers
and the relevance of the topic. Avoid too general
and banal themes. The golden rule is that more
concrete information attracts more attention.
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2. Reading A Lot Of Literature which is Relevant
to Your Topic
Reading a lot of literature which is connected
with your issue is necessary, as you have to
write a synthesis essay. Remember that you will
use only a part of the sources you have worked
with. Your task is to read as much literature
(concerned to your topic) as possible.
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Even if you have read a lot of information about
your problem before, refresh your memory in the
library. You may find recently published
materials on your theme. By the way, you should
include different resources, such as books,
magazines, newspapers, brochures and so on.
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3. Selecting the Most Appropriate Sources for
Your Essay
The next important step is selecting the most
appropriate literature from the whole literature
you have read. It means, that you have to include
only the most convincing and original literature.
You should read the most appropriate sources once
more again. Underline the key phrases.
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4. Writing a Synthesis Essay

• After that, you may start writing your own essay.
  
• A synthesis essay usually has a classic
  structure
• An introduction paragraph.
• Supporting paragraphs.
• A concluding paragraph.

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Give some background information about the topic
and sources in your introduction paragraph. It
may also include a hook (something that attracts
a readers attention). Write approximately three
to five sentences in your introductory.
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You may have so many body paragraphs as you need
to compare the information from the different
sources. Use your own words to retell the
opinions of the authors, but dont change the
main point. It means that you may alter the form,
but not the content.
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Summarize everything in your concluding
paragraph. Sometimes you may give your own point
of view, but its not necessary.
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