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Seniors ~ Synthesis Revision

Your assignment is to choose ONE of the three in-class synthesis essays you've written to type and revise according to the original assignment. Remember that as a synthesis essay, your goal is to support a central thesis with evidence from at least three sources. Sources must be used and cited. The sources for each paper are included in your book (except for the one you provided for essay #2) on the following pages:
  • Essay One - American High Schools (150-163)
  • Essay Two - Defining Masculinity (408-17)
  • Essay Three - Body Image (482-92)
We will focus on the specifics of revision this week. Essays should be typed, double-spaced, and formatted according to MLA. As usual, grammar and mechanics will be a portion of the grade.

DUE: Friday, February 13th

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