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Synthesis, Part II - Begin your argument - Slides

Synthesis, Part II - Begin your argument - Slides

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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First, we review the expectations of the Synthesis essay and discuss practical timing and organizational tips to maximize your score. Then we break down the most important ingredients of an effective introduction paragraph for a synthesis essay. We provide a step-by-step model introduction paragraph and articulate the “dos” and “don’t” of the beginning of your synthesis essay.