Synthesis Essay

Obj:  I can synthesize multiple sources’ viewpoints in order to write a coherent, well-supported essay that takes a stand on A.H.A’s perspectives.


1. Opener: what did you think of the articles? Which one was your favorite and why?
2. Writing Tips:
Introducing Standard Views:

• Many people assume that……
• My whole life I heard it said that….
• Conventional wisdom has it that…
• Common sense seems to dictate that…
• It is often said that…

Explaining/Summaryizing Quotations:

• Basically, ________ is suggesting that…..
• In other words, ________ believes that….
• In making this comment, _______ argues that…
• _______’s point is that….
• The essence of ______’s argument is that…..

Agreeing/Disagreeing:

• Although I agree with _________ up to a point, I cannot accept his overall conclusion that…..
• Although I disagree with much of what _____ says, I fully endorse his final conclusion that…..
• Though I concede (admit) that_______, I still insist that ___________

Agreeing/Adding On:

• I agree that ________ because my experience________ confirms it.
• ____ is surely right about _____ because, as she may not be aware, recent studies have confirmed that….
• I agree that _______, a point that needs emphasizing since so many people believe…

Voice: Adding Confidence:

• X overlooks what I consider an important point about…..
• My own view is that what X insists is a _________ is in fact a __________
• I wholeheartedly endorse what X calls __________

3.Synthesis Essay Rubric
4. Write Essay!