Synthesis: Connecting Containing violence in El Salvador: Community organization, transnational networks and state–society relations (2022) to any additional article
Prompt: Write a topic exploration synthesis assignment where you connect with either your summary and/or analysis article. In other words, you will be creating a bridge between academic research and the memoir, highlighting how they’re indirectly connected.
Here are some steps to guide you:
Readings:
Containing Violence in El Salvador: Community Organization, Transnational Networks and State–Society Relations (2022) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/dech.12748
Summary and/or Analysis Article of your choice
Synthesis:
This assignment asks you to synthesize insights from two different sources to gain a deeper understanding of violence in El Salvador.
Instructions:
Summarize the Central Arguments: Briefly summarize the main arguments of the article and memoir:
“Containing Violence in El Salvador” focuses on how community organization and transnational networks contribute to violence reduction.
Additional article of your choice
Connecting the Dots: Identify connections between the two sources.
Do the sources offer complementary perspectives on the issue?
Are there any aspects of violence in El Salvador that one source explains better than the other?
Requirements:
Word count: 500-750 words
Formatting: APA style (consistent throughout)
Due date: July 21, by 11:59pm
Submission: Canvas
Evaluation Criteria:
Clarity and conciseness of summary
Depth of understanding of key concepts
Critical analysis and evaluation of arguments
Use of specific evidence from the reading and/or personal experience (NOTE: if you use personal experience, making it abstract; for example, instead of writing: “I feel kindness is important” revise to “Researchers believed kindness…”).
Organization and coherence of writing
Adherence to formatting and citation guidelines
RUBRIC
Category Points Description
**Understanding 5** Demonstrates clear understanding of key concepts and arguments from the reading.
Synthesis 5** Synthesizes the two texts effectively, identifying evidence to support claims.
Writing 5** Writing is clear, concise, and organized, adhering to proper APA grammar and formatting.
Citations 5** Citations are accurate and consistent, following chosen style guide (APA).