Synthesis Observations and Questions by Breen Reardon https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io Maybe 3+ observations and 3+ questions? en-us 2017-11-15 17:20:34 UTC 2017-11-16 17:56:58 UTC hello@padlet.com Teddy Weng https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207334839 ~same number of sources for each side of the argument
- some sources refer and cite outside sources 
not all sources
- not all sources were articles (cartoons, library schedule, graphs, visuals, 
- not all sources make a direct argument or pick a side of the prompt, but may offer relevant statistics.



Q: 
- Are you allowed to attack the credibility of a source? (for example one of the sources from the essay yesterday was based on an "online survey" which introduces all kinds of bias.
- Should I ever use someone else's personal opinion? For example, yesterday there was someone who "observed trends" and came to a personal opinion, but what makes that opinion relevant + why do i care that some random person decided to make an unsupported opinion? 
- How do you cite one of the outside sources that is referenced by one of the documents?
- Is it beneficial to use more than the minimum # of sources?

]]> 2017-11-15 17:41:35 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207334839 Questions 192035 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207338535 1) If we already have found our sources, would it be helpful to skim the other ones or just stick with the 3-4 we have?
2) Is it helpful to use more than the recommender amount of sources in the essay?
3) When it comes to using statistics vs. written though, should it be an even amount of both to is one more helpful that the other?

1)They all seem to be abound like strong, known topics.
2) These seem like they would all take a big chunk of time.
3) Some sources seem hard to relate to the topic.]]> 2017-11-15 17:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207338535 Becca Thompson: https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339527 ~Some sources are not directly related to the prompt, but provide creativity when providing reasoning to specific evidence. 
~The sources are not only writings, but can also be charts and graphics (example: question 1 source B)
~The sources have different types of evidence whether that be quantitative or qualitative (some are statistics or provide ethos, and some sources are geared more towards emotional or philosophical evidence)
~Some sources are quite lengthy... that worries me because of the time constraint.
Questions:
~If an outside source is being referenced within a given source should you cite the given source or the outside source?
~What is the most effective way to go about examining the sources? Is skimming necessarily the best method?
~Is there a set pattern for the sources? For example, does every prompt contain at least 1 chart/graphic? Or does every prompt contain 1 source of bulleted facts? Or does it vary being simply at random?
~Indirect vs. Direct references: in my essay, is it necessary to make both indirect and direct references for each of my sources or is one suffice? 
~Should we only cite the sources that have been provided? Are we not allowed to reference outside evidence?]]> 2017-11-15 17:48:59 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339527 Observations and Questions 172128 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339676 2017-11-15 17:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339676 Questions and Observations 195005 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339677 1.) When multiple sources are given, are we still able to use outside sources, or should we just stick to exactly what AP is familiar with for that particular prompt? (i.e. anything about the use of the Hub "library" for Question 1 2017 since it is applicable)
2.) What types of essays are best to take the most time on? (argumentative/analytical; subject)
3.) What is the best way to show a unique voice in an essay without seeming informal?

1.) Students are left with very little time to write (if any) if they read sources as a whole, so it is best to skim when given multiple sources to use
2.) A variety of sources are given: excerpts from articles or short op-eds, graphs/charts, and even unusual information like calendars
3.) Some of the prompts are very straight-forward while others are more vague (Question 1 2017 vs Question 3 2012)]]> 2017-11-15 17:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207339677 Ellie 193099 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207340679 -Calendars can prove necessity.  reader has to analyze it into words, though, but its easier to sway to your side

-Charts can be used to address other side and prove your own. Effective way to disprove other sides points by noting the disadvantages outweigh advantages with palpable evidence.

-easier to pick a side after examining evidence because you'll know which side can use the evidence given or the side that has more evidence. 

-most of the prompts are from controversies surrounding the current time period

Questions:
What's the best way to use evidence from the other side?

How would you go about separating the evidence into paragraphs with so little time?

How much of the body paragraphs should be your own ideas, instead of just connecting evidence and stating evidence?

How does one prepare for synthesis? Is it just like argument where you keep up to date with the times?




]]> 2017-11-15 17:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207340679 Katie Good https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341173 Comments:
Skimming the articles is the only way a student would finish the essay; if they read them as a whole, it could take more than half the given time. 

Use of different types of sources from op-eds, to more quantitative articles and graphs. Allows writer to grasp all aspects of the argument, qualitative and quantitative. 

The prompts are relevant to today's society. Ask questions about the importance of aspects in our daily life as our society has evolved.

Some information seems to be given even in the introduction and question. 

The articles try to give the reader a broad spectrum of opinions regarding the topic, so one can make a well rounded argument. 

Questions:
Because this is an AP course, are we expected to be able to read and interpret graphs? On SAT and ACT, interpreting graphs is part of the test for understanding, but in this it is a given?

Can the information given in background and introduction of the question be used as evidence?

How many sources makes a truly strong synthesis? the minimum is three, but is using more sources than that recommended?




]]> 2017-11-15 17:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341173 Luke Eckenrod https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341639 questions
1-  How do you cite a source thats already been cited in one of the sources?
2- How would you or should you even cite evidence in the question/intro paragraph?
3- Can you be penalized for misinterpreting a source and the side which it supports?
comment
1- There is a wide variety of types of sources available.
2- Both sides of an argument are always represented in the sources
3- All 3 prompts were about federal government agency topics. ]]> 2017-11-15 17:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341639 Adam Pelberg https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341868 Questions:
1) Do you recommend going into the reading with a clean mindset or should we pick a side before reading?
2) Do you always need a concession in your argument, and if so should you address the counterargument in your claim as well?
3) It says to use 3 documents in our essay, but how many do you recommend we use? And is it ok to leave out the arguments that some of the writers made if they don't fit with your thesis?
4) Is there a set number of documents that they can give us? Or what is the range that is fair game?
Observations:
1) It seems like most of the meatier information that would be relevant in the essay is given at the beginning of each document. 
2) It seems like this essay is the exact same thing as an argument essay, except your evidence is the documents and not outside information. Accordingly, your reasoning shouldn't be proving the author's point, it should be proving your point. 
3) It seems like about half of the documents are fact based, the other half opinion based. I feel like you should try and stick to the facts, and only pull in author's opinions if they are truly strong. ]]> 2017-11-15 17:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341868 Autumn Forte https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341878 questions
1. ]]> 2017-11-15 17:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341878 196039 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341954 Comments:
1. lots of information and good evidence is lost because of lack of time and necessity to get big picture quickly
2. Always use some unconventional form of information, a visual representation
3. Pretty much always provided with ethos given from source to incorporate into the essay

Questions: 
1. Are there tips to quickly get through sources and into writing? Is it fair to expect students to do so? It is different when some of the sources contain so much and then we also have to spend time deciding which way we even want to go and then plan our points
2. Is it recommended that if we do know other information on the topic to support our arguement that we not use it?
3. Do you recommend that we use more than one source per paragraph? or can there be all sorts of variation concerning this. ]]> 2017-11-15 17:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207341954 Alex Karev https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342142 Observations:
1. It takes too long to read all the sources given so it is much more beneficial to skim.
2. The question that is asked in the prompt is very general and broad. You can take your argument in many different directions. 
3. There is usually at least one source that is written very technically, with a lot of logos and statistics. 
Questions:
1. How can you incorporate the graphs and/or images into your essay?
2. Are we allowed to bring in evidence from outside sources or are the ones that they give all we can use?
3. What is the best strategy when it comes to reading all the different sources and incorporating them?]]> 2017-11-15 17:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342142 Questions and Observations 194202 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342595 OBSERVATIONS:
1.) All prompts include at least one graph of some kind. 
2.) Fully reading all of the articles takes too much time. Students must quickly skim in order to be able to finish with in the recommended 15 minutes.
3.) There is a wide variety of where the sources originate from. Whether it be an online blog, a research organization, or a published book. 

QUESTIONS:
1.) Can you provide counterargument throughout the essay, or should it be designated to one specific paragraph? 
2.) Should you reference outside sources to provide further evidence for your side of the argument? 
3.) Should you question the reliability of the sources? Does an online personal piece weigh differently against a published newspaper article? Or does the College Board always provide creditable sources? 

 ]]> 2017-11-15 17:53:55 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342595 Questions and Comments 1820393 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342842 Observations:
1. With all of the readings, it clearly shows both sides of the argument, so you can have sources for whichever your claim is.
2. If you do not understand one source, you do not to have to use it because you only need to use 3 sources. So, if you start to read a source and you don't understand, just skip it to save time.
3. Usually the sources are in a variety of forms, including pictures, lists or paragraphs to give different ways to present the information.
Questions:
1. Are you supposed to make a concession somewhere in your essay?
2. How do you label a source with in a source?3. Should we put quotes in our essays or is that a waste of space?]]> 2017-11-15 17:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342842 Sarah Guedira https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342909 Questions:

1.)

2.)

3.)


Comments:

1.) in the library debate, the sources each have a unique view on why the library is important or not important,for example, the first essay talks abut how libraries are necessary to create a democratic society, the 2nd focuses in on specifically on library use and e-books, etc. It allows you to crate a multi-faceted argument.

2.)

3.) 


]]> 2017-11-15 17:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207342909 Questions+Comments 194085 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343328 Questions
1- Is it more compelling to cite articles or charts?
2- How can you find pathos in these analytical source?
3- How do you cite a source within a source?

Comments
1- These sources are so long!
2- A background is provided which lays out a nice context 
3-We're required to use at least three of the sources ]]> 2017-11-15 17:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343328 Isabella Miles https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343417 1. It seems as though they give at least one chart/picture]]> 2017-11-15 17:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343417 Molly Ferguson https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343542 Observations:
-all the sources ask for 3 pieces of evidence
-lot of the sources are long, skimming some sources will be necessary
-there is a variety of sources
-some of the sources don't directly relate to the prompt

Questions:
-In a synthesis essay, how much should we reference the other viewpoint?
-Should we stay away from personal experiences when writing these types of essays?
-What's the best way to cite sources? For example, should we reference sources or incorporate quotes?]]> 2017-11-15 17:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343542 Karisa Grandison https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343560 Questions:
- when citing your sources should we write Source  A or the author's last name? Is one preferred?
- should we include at least a slight summary of the sources we use so it's clear we know the stance they took?
- do you need to include at least one quote for every source you use or is mentioning the source as reference enough?


Observations:
- the argument should be the main focus of the essay
- synthesize from at least three sources
- the sources' credibility is usually clarified in the description above the written portion or picture, etc.
]]> 2017-11-15 17:55:43 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207343560 1970733 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207347464 - most, if not all, of them seem to have some sort of visual
- i really don't think there's time to thoroughly read all of these
- how do you cite the sources inside of the given source material?
- be sure to use as much ethos as you can get from these sources
- would it be okay to skim these sources?
- What is the most effective way to incorporate quotes?

]]> 2017-11-15 18:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207347464 Isabella Miles https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207348162 Observation:
1. Each prompt gives at least one visual, either chart or picture.
2. These essays seem to be exactly like a DBQ.
3. Each prompt gives a different amount of evidence, the first one has 6 sources and the second has 7.
Question:
1. Do you cite a quote from the source the same way you cite a quote in any essay? Do you put source one when citing or just the number 1?
2. Do you need to have more than one source per paragraph or can you just use one?
3. Are you allowed to bring outside sources into the essay? is it a requirement?


]]> 2017-11-15 18:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207348162 Observaions and Questions 172128 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207348620 You have to use ALL the sources however, not just a set number.

The sources are given to you, and it boils down to analyzing them and using them to support your stance

Argument essay with free examples

Has graphs and pictures not just excerpts, providing more varied sources

Most of the time it seems that sources are evenly split half and half on what side of the argument they stand


Questions:

Is there something wrong in seeing the synthesis essay as just an argument essay with provided sources? There may be a huge difference that I’m overlooking but that is what it feels like.

In the concession/rebuttal, how far into the other side’s point do I have to go? It feels like if I spend too much time explaining the other side then it might come off that i’m wavering on my position

Is there a ‘correct’ way of citing a source on the essay? Or will just a (source A) after the quotation work? Also, is it still necessary to do the parentheses-type quote ifthe author is mentioned and introduced in the sentence or phrase prior?








]]> 2017-11-15 18:04:05 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207348620 Observations and Questions- Libby Van Den Brink https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207349967 Observations:
- All of the essay prompts include an introduction to the idea, a statement of what you are to discuss in your essay, and how you are to synthesize the sources. There are 6-7 sources, many from news articles, a graphic or two containing some form of statistics, and one from a more reliable source.
- The topics of the essay could be controversial ideas, but you typically wouldn't think about the ideas. It appears that they are not too political probably to avoid being opinionated.
- The sources are moderately lengthy articles. They offer many different viewpoints on the prompt, allowing you to agree or disagree or in between with each article.

Questions:
- Is it better to synthesize more than 3 sources even though they say to only do 3?
- Should you only form an opinion after reading all of the sources or come in with a preset mindset when synthesizing the sources?
- Is it better to skim the sources rather than reading them word-for-word?
- Can you incorporate outside examples?]]> 2017-11-15 18:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207349967 Nathalie Bonin https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207350660 Some of them have six sources, others have seven
Pictures can be included, there are also many data tables and graphs. One of the examples even had a timeline
Most written texts are recent and can show a different opinion concerning what we should argue.

How is the number of texts decided? Would that number affect the suggestion reading time?
Is there a specific strategy for synthesis to use in order to make the best use of our time?
At the beginning of the year, you recommended using two different sources per paragraph. Would you recommend the same thing for synthesis?]]> 2017-11-15 18:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207350660 172128 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207351627 2017-11-15 18:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207351627 https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207356953 2017-11-15 18:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207356953 Autumn Forte https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207366719 1. A thesis is clearly stated and related to the essay 
2. Although there are a variety of sources, they all directly relate to one another and the thesis 
3. There is a graph or some type of visual included with each prompt 
Questions
1. How can you avoid repetition when discussing how each of your sources relate back to the thesis? 
2. How can you get your own voice to show through an essay? 
3. How do I cite a source that is in another source?]]> 2017-11-15 18:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207366719 (Riely Gibson)Questions and Observations: https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207499389 1) Is it helpful to include more than one source as evidence? or do they strictly want the listed number?
2) Do the sources always include a photo or graph?
3) Is outside information discouraged due to the fact that it is a synthetic essay? Or will outside information boost your score? 

1) The layout seems very similar to that of a history DBQ
2) 3 sources are required for evidence in the essay
3) Both sides of the argument are developed well so that each side can be adequately backed up ]]> 2017-11-16 02:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207499389 Isabella Miles https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207722705 Observations:
1. They seems to have different amounts of sources, the first one had 6 sources and the second one had 7 sources.
2. Each prompt seem to give  at least one visual representation, whether a graph or a picture which is interesting
3. They do not seem to stick to one specific area in regards to the prompt, just reading them, they have such different ideas behind them. One about USPS, one about the internet (that one was in class).
Questions:
1. Do you need to include all the sources or does it just need to be a select few?
2. Is there a special way to cite the sources as in do you need to say source one in parenthesis or is it just like a normal cite?
3. Are you allowed to use outside information in the essay or is it better to stick to what the prompt gives you as sources?]]> 2017-11-16 15:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/reardonr/6axeo0xyv8io/wish/207722705