In this essay, you will expand on the ideas in your concept map. You will write an analysis of
your research.
You should include your own opinions and observations in this essay. This isnt a summary of
your research it is an evaluation of your research. Focus on the ideas and concepts and how
they relate to one another.
Your Synthesis and Evaluation should be MLA Formatted and use MLA in-text citations.
A Works Cited page should also be included. Purdue OWL is a great resource for MLA
information. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
With the Final Draft, you also need to include a cover letter explaining the following:
What work are you most proud of the Inquiry Project? (Proposal & Subjectivity
Statement, Concept Map, Research Methods Analysis, Synthesis and Evaluation)
Do you think your analytical/evaluation skills have changed as a result of the Inquiry
Project? If so, how?
What did you struggle with during the research and/or writing process? How did you
overcome this obstacle?
What more would you like to know about your topic?
Please comment on how you contributed positively to your writing group, and how
feedback from your peers helped you revise your Synthesis and Evaluation.
Please describe how you addressed the errors in your Proofreaders Guide in your Final
Draft of the Synthesis and Evaluation of Sources.
Due Dates:
Thurs, Feb. 9 Bring draft of Works Cited page to class
Tues., Feb. 14 Peer Review bring a draft of the Synthesis and Evaluation essay
Thurs., Feb. 16 3 Minute Presentations on Inquiry Project
Tues., Feb. 21 Hybrid Day Upload Final Draft of Synthesis and Evaluation essay +
cover letter by 9:15 am