linking and synthesising (1 Viewer)

[nanashi]

hey, i need a little help with linking and synthesising texts, and relating things to the question being asked in AOS and powerplay. any suggestions on how to do this effectively?

 

[A l]

When linking texts, you have to consider what they have in common in relation to potential ideas. To show this, use words that signify that you are linking, especially between paragraphs.
For example (I haven't learnt journeys yet, but still consider):
....thus it shows that a journey itself is more important than the arrival because of such experiences.
===> With experience comes discovery and learning, and people can learn more about themselves through journey as shown in.........

You can link in terms of logical flow of ideas, which I think is the best way to do so. You can also link in other ways such as through common techniques, context, etc.

As for linking back to the question, you should always come back to the THESIS and the question when you have finished a paragraph or when you have finished explaining one idea. This helps reinforce your argument. Don't repeat your thesis everytime, but rather reword it or write it at a different angle in each paragraph.

 

[nanashi]

so do we just talk about how the ideas in the texts are common (ideas which relate to what the question is asking)? do we have to do this between paragraphs? i remember my teacher telling us to link throughout our response.

 

[A l]

so do we just talk about how the ideas in the texts are common (ideas which relate to what the question is asking)?

You explain how the ideas are SHOWN in the texts. Obviously, the ideas must relate to the question. The linking is to create a logical flow in your argument.

do we have to do this between paragraphs? i remember my teacher telling us to link throughout our response.

It depends on what your teacher wants you to structure your essays. I guess that throughout a response can be considered between successive paragraphs if you want it in an organised manner. Most people would do so.

 

[nanashi]

ah i get it now
thanx a lot