AP Synthesis Research Essay

What should your essay's thesis or argument do?

• Directly respond to the prompt

• Be a summary of the sources

• Include personal opinions

• Be vague and open-ended

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What is recommended to better prepare for the AP exam?

• Typing the essay

• Hand-writing the essay

• Reading more books

• Using a computer

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CCSS.W.11-12.5

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What does sophistication in your essay involve?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Showing complexity in thinking

• Writing longer paragraphs

• Including more sources

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CCSS.W.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.11-12.4

What is important to note about using sources in your essay?

• All sources must draw the same conclusion

• Not all sources can be used to draw the same conclusion

• Sources should be ignored

• Only one source is needed

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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CCSS.W.11-12.8

What is the benefit of hand-writing the essay during preparation?

• Improves typing speed

• Helps understand the time required

• Reduces the need for sources

• Increases word count

What should be included in your introduction and conclusion?

• A summary of sources

• Your thesis or argument

• Personal anecdotes

• Unrelated facts

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CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

What is the role of evidence in your essay?

• To fill space

• To support your thesis

• To confuse the reader

• To provide entertainment

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What is the minimum number of sources you should use for evidence according to the document?

• 1-2 sources

• 2-3 sources

• 3-4 sources

• 4-5 sources

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.W.11-12.7

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What balance should you aim for in your writing?

• Between sources and personal opinions

• Between sources and your ideas and analysis

• Between length and brevity

• Between humor and seriousness

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CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.8

What is a key strategy for success mentioned in the document?

• Avoiding the thesis

• Always coming back to your thesis

• Ignoring evidence

• Using only one source

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2