say #3 Is a synthesis essay which in short means taking the conceptual ideas or main points from two (or more) sources and reworking them in a way that produces a third, combined yet uniquely different argument. Please read the
synthesis folder for a more in depth explanation as well as an outline and sample of a synthesis essay.

Simple sample
Main point of article A is:Certain breeds of dogs make for excellent guard dogs and bark when someone new enters their territory.

Main point of article B is: There have been increased cases of breaking and entering in the neighborhood where the homeowners lived alone and nobody was home.

Synthesis Thesis A+B = AB: Single homeowners will rest easily when they get a breed of dog that is high alert and protective of its territory because there has been an increase in reported breaking and entering crimes in the neighborhood.

Directions:
1. Open the folder and examine the articles.
2. Choose at least two of the articles to use.

3. Use the main points from the articles in a way that combines them and shapes them into a new thesis statement.
4. Type a six paragraph (approximately four pages) MLA formatted synthesis essay (helpful hints: take a look at the sample of the first page of a synthesis essay and look at the outline to help guide you)
5. Remember to use in-text citations and try to include an Works Cited page
6. Proofread your essay and make changes to strengthen your essay.
YOU CAN CHOSE ANY OF THESE ARTICLES FOR THE PAPER

ARTICLES:https://michaelshermer.com/2011/05/demographics-of-belief/
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20141030-the-truth-about-the-paranormal
https://michaelshermer.com/2014/10/infrequencies/#more-4510
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20181030-belief-in-ghosts-may-help-you-lead-a-better-life