Synthesis paper

4-5 page paper that synthesizes the ideas of two of the critics you have read and analyzes a text we have read, Ex Machina, or a work of art shown and discussed in class.

A strong paper will

-introduce key terms and critics in the introductory paragraph

-have a clear, direct, arguable thesis at the end of the paragraph

-have body paragraphs that directly support the claim in the thesis

-have body paragraphs that follow the MEAL plan

Main idea

Evidence

Analysis

Link

-Have a nice balance of evidence and analysis in each body paragraph

-follow MLA formatting guidelines

-include in-text citations and a works cited page