Synthesis Essay
If eating animals means causing animals pain and suffering, is it ethical to eat them? Take a position and defend it.
THIS IS THE QUESTION.
INSTRUCTION:
Develop a thesis that takes a clear stance or position.
Use MLA in-text citation to support your claim with quotes or paraphrases from BOTH the Michael Pollan and the David Foster Wallace readings. (You must use at least one cited idea from each reading).
Also use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims. Discuss how your citations and ideas are relevant to your thesis.
the formate of the essay:
Introduction:
hook
Summary of both readings (2 3 sentences) OR give the basic premise/overview of the issue
Thesis statement (*** make sure it directly answers question ***)
Body Paragraph #1
First supporting point of thesis statement (topic sentence): One reason is
Evidence from Text #1
Explanation of how passage from text #1 supports our argument
Body Paragraph #2
Second supporting point of thesis statement (topic sentence): Another reason is.
Evidence from Text #2
Explanation of how passage from text #2 supports our argument
Body Paragraph #3
Third supporting point of thesis statement (topic sentence): A third reason is
Evidence from both text #1 and text #2: use transitional phrases, like Similarly or Likewise or In addition, etc.
Explanation of how passages from both readings support our argument
Conclusion
