An Array Of Topics

Worksheet Description

This Synthesis Essay worksheet presents a list of potential topics for students to choose from when writing either an argumentative or explanatory synthesis essay. The topics are centered around the theme of social media and its various impacts on individuals and society. For the argumentative essay, questions focus on the effects of social media on feelings of connection, happiness, privacy, and perceptions. For the explanatory essay, the prompts encourage exploration of social media’s influence on child development, academic performance, business, shopping habits, behavioral patterns, and stereotyping.

The worksheet is designed to spark critical thinking and to help students select a topic that requires synthesizing information from different sources to form a comprehensive viewpoint. For the argumentative synthesis, it teaches students to take a stance on a debatable issue, supporting their position with evidence. The explanatory synthesis topics instruct students on how to analyze and communicate the multifaceted effects of social media without taking a persuasive tone. This exercise is intended to enhance students’ abilities to research, analyze, and articulate complex ideas in a structured academic essay.