Thursday, March 19, 2015

Synthesis Essay

Here are the parameters for your essay:
Write an essay in which you argue for or against a mandate of community service for high school students.  Use the sources provided to you as a means of supporting your argument.  Your essay should
-be 2-3 pages typed, double spaced, 12 point font
-have a meaningful title
-have clear topic sentences
-use direct quotations when necessary (don't quote boring stuff!)
-paraphrase sources when necessary
-synthesize your idea at the end of each paragraph
-have a Works Cited page (see MLA link in previous blog post)

Essays are due Tuesday, March 24th, on turnitin.com

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