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The following information is important to bring to class tomorrow. Please print this out (if you didn't get the email) and bring it to tomorrow's class. Thanks!
Your Second Paper—Explanatory Synthesis: ADDICTION
The second paper will be focused on our work in the “Addiction” unit. For this essay, you will write an Explanatory Synthesis. An explanatory synthesis asks you to look at a particular point from a variety of perspectives. It is an objective discussion of the subject—you do not offer your opinion on the subject or viewpoints. An Explanatory Synthesis “provides an explanation”—it is there to “convey information.” A good way of looking at it is like an article in the newspaper. More details follow on this sheet, and will be discussed in class.
You can select one of the following topics for your paper…
*Compare/contrast any two kinds of addiction as discussed in the readings. Be specific—don’t just rely on the surface reasons.
*Compare/contrast different ideas on the causes of/reasons for addiction in people.
*Compare/contrast different solutions for addiction.
*Using the readings, discuss the two sides of the argument over internet addiction.
*Or, if you can identify a topic that syntethesizes two of the articles to explain something, that will work, as well---you just have to check it with me.
Now, for the specifics and technicalities…
*It must be at least 5 pages, no more than 6; font size 12; stapled or in a folder; double-spaced; etc.
*It must follow Chicago Style format for layout and citations (you must use at least one direct quote from each source you integrate, and all quoted/paraphrased material must be cited).
*unlike your last paper, there is some outside research required to help expand on your points. Once you have chosen your subjects, you must locate two credible sources on your topic to integrate into the essay.
*The Final Portfolio will include the Final Draft (with Works Cited page), Rough Draft, Workshop Comments, Reading Responses, Pre-Work, and an Assessment Exercise.
The reading schedule will be given in class.
Other important due dates---
Thurs, Feb 15: Know your topic and two essays for paper
Tues, Feb 20: Bring all research to class
Thurs, Feb 22: Rough Draft Due
Tues, Feb 27: Final Draft Due
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