EXPLANATORY CAUSE AND EFFECT SYNTHESIS
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In this explanatory synthesis, you are being asked to write an essay discussing the potential effects of living in poverty for children in America.
Explanatory Synthesis Length: 1000 words
Required readings:
3 database sources found in JSTOR and/or ACADEMIC ONEFILE (Billington Library) I HAVE PROVIDED THESE SOURCES FOR YOU
3 readings from Chapter 11 in Perspectives on Contemporary Issues I HAVE ADDED A ZIP DRIVE WITH ALL STORY IN CHAPTER 11 NEEDED
Audience: students in a college class who are studying poverty in America. This audience selection indicates a general understanding of the topic of poverty in America as well as clarity regarding basic terminology being used in your explanatory synthesis. Name this audience in the introductory paragraph of this synthesis. Consider these writing techniques as you attempt to reach this audience of those studying poverty in America: quotations at the beginning of the critique, references to the audience throughout the critique, rhetorical questions directed to this audience, and other examples focused on this specific audience.
Provide a creative title for each paper you write.
Purpose: to inform or to explain, not argue
Use only third person pronouns in this paper.
The works cited for this paper will require six sources. The entries in the works cited will be double-spaced, be placed in alphabetical order, and use hanging indention. The textbook readings will use the format which was introduced in the lecture notes for Module Three. Samples of the database works cited entries are found in the lecture notes for the current module, Module Four.
Include the following in this explanatory synthesis:
An introductory paragraph will explain the focus of this paper. Generally, you will introduce the broad topic of poverty in America. Establish a definition of the cause for this paper. You will acknowledge your audience. You will provide your thesis statement which will name the three potential effects of poverty on children in America. This introduction will probably be more than a single paragraph.
At least three body paragraphs will focus on each of the effects being explained with supporting evidence from three required sources. Consider a two-paragraph discussion for each effect.
The conclusion will include a restated (not repeated) thesis statement. Also included could be more information about the general issue of poverty in America.
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