Reviewing the drafts on the student blogs, develop criteria for evaluating a good synthesis. Here are some possible templates for evaluative criteria:
"The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is ___________________."
"The writer's synthesis statement makes a __________ and __________ claim about the relationship among the sources."
"The writer develops the synthesis statement with ______________________."
"A good synthesis is organized according to _________________________."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is _____________________, but not ______________."
These are just guidelines. Feel free to create your own criteria.
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Tyler and Megan's Criterion
"The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is to find the common link between multiple sources."
"The writer's synthesis statement makes a clear and accurate claim about the relationship among the sources."
"The writer develops the synthesis statement with developed details and quotes from each source."
"A good synthesis is organized according to arguments found in each source."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is objective."
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"The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is comparing and contrasting two articles, using details to support the writers’ opinion."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is clear and important, but not the entire focus of the essay."
"A good synthesis is organized according to similar and different points in the articles."
The purpose of a good synthesis is
to summarize more than one source at a time inorder to more clearly illustrate that the writer's own points are supported/debated/both.
The writer's synthesis statement makes a comparitive and contrasting claim about the relationship among the sources.
The writer develops the synthesis statement with support from all the sources, not just one.
A good synthesis is organized according to the points brought up by the articles, how those points work with each other, and how they effect the writer's own ideas.
The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is known, but not forced in a biased way.
The Synthesis must be un-biased summaries of the sources, yet still support the writer's points.
A good sythesis devolops ideas that are a combination of the different authors; ideas should be evenly distributed throughout the piece.
The purpose for a good synthesis is to project relatable ideas of different authors in a concise, informative, and interesting piece.
The writer's point of view in a good synthesis should be unknown until the end; it should not read as an opinion piece throughout.
Juliet and Jameela
The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is to bring two opposing viewpoints together and essentially drawing out a third point that combines the two integrating your own opinion.
The writer develops the synthesis statement with both articles and their opinions in mind.
A good synthesis is organized in a way that the ideas are distinguished between the authors.
In a good synthesis, the writer should look at the subject on hand from all points of view, but not be biased.
The purpose for an effective synthesis is to take two opposing ideas and, from those, pull a third idea that encompasses a bit from both.
A good synthesis develops ideas that may not be blatantly stated within either idea. There may be conclusions to be drawn that can identify a similar goal between two opposing parties.
A good synthesis is organized according to ideas and points, not the source of an opinion. (i.e. one idea, then the next idea, not one person's view, then another view.)
The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is pulled from both sources and possibly inferred from the information given, but not embellished or taken out of context to fit a writer's personal agenda.
Matt Miller and Zack Hund
"The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is to intertwine two ideas by displaying their differences but by also showing their similarities."
"The writer's synthesis statement makes a comparative and contrasting claim about the relationship among the sources."
"The writer develops the synthesis statement with specific details and citations taken directly from the sources."
"A good synthesis is organized according to the relationship of the two ideas and the specific similarities and differences between the two."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is described, but not persuasive."
The purpose of a good synthesis is to effectively compare and contrast two different articles and convey them together.
A good synthesis is organized according to the plan developed by the author. It follows the outline the author has set up.
The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is clear by the examples he uses to compare and contrast the two articles, but not clearly stated as "I agree with such in such".
Synthesis Criteria
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The purpose of an effective synthesis is to combine a summary of both articles in to one and come up with a final conclusion.
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The writers’ synthesis statement makes a strong and coherent claim about the relationship among the sources.
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The writer develops the synthesis statement with examples and quotes from both texts.
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A good synthesis is organized by previewing and showing the relationship in both articles with a thesis and a conclusion.
* The writer’s point of view in a good synthesis is implied, but not obvious.
"The purpose or aim of a good synthesis is to take two or more pieces, similar in content and intertwine them to express a point."
"The writer's synthesis statement makes a compare and contrast claim about the relationship among the sources."
"The writer develops the synthesis statement with the combining the main point of both articles into one objective."
"A good synthesis is organized according to the objectives of the authors, and should evenly display the views of the articles."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is portrayed through the angle of the paper, but not spelled out for readers."
"The purpose or aim of an effective synthesis is bring together the two articles used in a way that readers can see the connection of the two."
"The writer develops the synthesis statement with examples from the reading and clear descriptions."
"A good synthesis is organized according to what the writers’ arguments are, how they wrote their argument, and how the two articles fit together.."
"The writer's point of view in a good synthesis is nuetral, but not unoppinionated. The writer needs to try to not weigh one article over the other, yet should use the information to help with his/her argument later."
Synthesis Criteria
- The writer should include quotes from both of the articles he is synthesizing, otherwise it isn't apparent to the reader what he/she is talking about.
- Should include some of the authors viewpoints.
- Need to state opinion on technology in education early or it appears that the writer is comparing and contrasting computers and video games, or whatever combination of articles you chose.
- Stating your opinion helps the reader realize what you are trying to say right away, rather than them trying to figure out what the whole essay is about. It makes the essay more concise and easier to follow.
- I would say focus more of a synchronization between the two articles than comparing what the two have to say. Also, include more of a your say to the article, try making it indirect.
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