1.Which of these is NOT a good way to use commentary in an essay? a
Anecdote
b
Analysis of a quote
c
Hypothetical detail
d
Restate the quoted material.

2. Commentary should happen in the...
a
Body paragraph
b
Introduction paragraph
c
After Conclusion
d
Conclusion

3.A quote should...
a
all of the above
b
flow in a sentence
c
build links between your ideas and the ideas of the text
d
help advance your argument

4.Synthesis means...
a
to combine sources and the writer's position to form a cohesive supported argument, accurately citing the sources.
b
to compare two texts for style and purpose.
c
examine the language of the written text and identify the author's strategies.
d
to summarize and report on various sources.

5.When determining which sources to use, it's best to...
a
Use at least three or four.
b
use one really well instead of all poorly.
c
Use only the ones you feel comfortable using.
d
cite all of the sources.

6.When you write a synthesis essay, your focus should be on "synthesizing" provided source material in order to support your own opinion.
True
False

7.The synthesis prompt has only one it is not open to interpretation.
True
False

8.Which of the following is an appropriate parenthetical citation for the Synthesis Essay?
a
(Source C)
b
None
c
Source A
d
(Frazier, 2016)

9.Which of the following is an appropriate in text citation for the Synthesis Essay?
a
Source C says
b
There's no such thing as an "in text citation"
c
(Frazier, 2016)
d
According to Source B,