Student Writing: Synthesis project (Caroline Warner)

Synthesis project (Caroline Warner)

Caroline Warner created this research project for a composition course. Her research synthesizes information from journals, online discussion groups for cyclists, and personal interviews.

Read an annotated version of Caroline Warner’s essay.

  1. Reflect on the way Caroline Warner synthesizes various kinds of sources into her research project. What purposes do her sources serve? How effectively does she combine them to support her own point?

    Question

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    Reflect on the way Caroline Warner synthesizes various kinds of sources into her research project. What purposes do her sources serve? How effectively does she combine them to support her own point?
  2. Think about a research project you are working on now. Briefly outline the sources (or kinds of sources, if you are just beginning your research) and what each needs to do in support of your argument.

    Question

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    Think about a research project you are working on now. Briefly outline the sources (or kinds of sources, if you are just beginning your research) and what each needs to do in support of your argument.