JHS Clark Library: AP Language Synthesis Paper: Home

Assignment Overview

What makes writing art is its ability to surprise. Great writing is when someone communicates information in a new, surprising way. The same is true for film, music, sculpture, etc. This comes from the ability to read differing viewpoints on a subject and relate subject matter across disciplines.

This writing skill is called synthesis. You read a bunch, respond to the reading and generate your own argument. You synthesize one source with another to arrive at a third argument of your own.

Below are links to help you construct your Synthesis Essay:

Michigan State University - Synthesis Essays
This easy-to-read guide from Michigan State University provides an explanation of the basics of writing synthesis essays.
Purdue OWL
One of the most-used sources on writing and citation, the Purdue OWL provides tips on writing several types of essays.

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Library Information

Gregory Lum, Library Director
glum@jesuitportland.org
503.292.2663 ext. 7402

Erin Fitzpatrick-Bjorn, Librarian
efitzpatrick@jesuitportland.org
503.292.2663 ext. 7403

Shannon Dickinson, Librarian
sdickinson@jesuitportland.org
503.292.2663 ext. 7403

Starting Fall 2021:

Regular Hours:

7:30 am - 3:00 pm

Closed on weekends
and school holidays

The Clark Library is a haven for quiet study, research, and personal reading

There is
no eating or drinking
allowed in the library.
Water is allowed.

Borrowing Books & other material:

Students may have 10 items checked out at a time.
Your ID card serves as your library card to check out materials
If you use any books that you do not intend to check out, put them on the Return Books cart when you are finished.

Overdues:

Students who have overdue items will:

Receive an overdue locker notice on Monday.
Have an email sent to their parents on Thursday.
Receive a JUG the following Monday if they still have not renewed or returned their material, and begin accruing fines of $1.00 per day per item. Overdue fines collected will be given to the Arrupe Fund.

Students who lose or damage library material must pay for the replacement of material.

Computers:

Students may use computers to enhance their learning. Please limit gaming to home time.

Internet Acceptable Use Policy

If you want to cite an Internet source for any paper in any class at Jesuit, follow theInternet Acceptable Use Policy.

Technology Policy

As a Catholic, college-preparatory school, Jesuit High School recognizes the need to educate young men and women to use technology ethically and effectively and follow the Technology Policy.