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Synthesis, Part III - Control the Sources - Slides

Synthesis, Part III - Control the Sources - 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 body paragraph for a synthesis essay. We provide a step-by-step model body paragraph and articulate the most important aspects of a synthesis essay. We discuss how to cite sources and how to ensure that your own argument remains central in your synthesis essay.