Write an essay in which you connect (synthesize and respond to) the ideas of “Zuckerman’s Dilemma: A Plea for Environmental Ethics” by Mark Sagoff, (EReader/ Create, page 6, the second article) and “Nature is Dead. Long Live Nature!” by Robert J. Cabin, (in American Scientist; Jan/Feb2013, Vol. 101 Issue 1, p30)
The Thesis in a Synthesis and Response: Academic essays are commonly expected to be “thesis-driven,” meaning that the thesis is stated early in the essay, and the material in the rest of the essay supports the thesis. The thesis in academic essays is frequently two or three sentences in length rather than a single sentence. In a synthesis essay, the thesis expresses your reaction to the sources; it may express your level of agreement or disagreement or indicate the ways in which you will extend or build on the sources.
Your Readers: A university group whose members have NOT read the original essays
Required Length: No less than two FULL pages and no more than three pages (600- 900 words)
Required Format (MLA Style):
• Spacing: double spaced throughout
• Margins: 1 inch on all sides
• Header: at top right ½ inch down, aligned to right margin; shows on every page; consists of your last name, one space, page number, no punctuation. Example: Fowler 1
• Heading: top left, double spaced, four lines (your name, professor’s name, course number and section, date submitted)
• Title: Centered, primary words capitalized, double space only before and after, no bold or italics or other change of font
• Title: an original title that reflects the gist of your argument
