Synthesis Project Video Guide

Synthesis Project @ FLCC – Overview

• Module 1: Resources 

– Verify your understanding of the Synthesis Project creation process.
– Increase working knowledge of the FLCC Library and the FLCC Writing Center.

• Module 2: Topic 

– Reflect on a topic related to the culture of the target language that is of interest to you
– Submit a research topic, related to the culture of the target language, for a creative project.

• Module 3: Research 

– Identify at least five credible sources that support your research topic from Module 2.
– Assemble an MLA-formatted bibliography from the sources that you have identified.

• Module 4: Annotation 

– Create an MLA-formatted annotated bibliography.
– Evaluate your research and begin data extraction.

• Module 5: Extraction 

– Extract information from your research to use in your final project.
– Organize information and create building blocks for a final project.

• Module 6: Creation 

–  Design and implement a final creative project based upon your research and findings.

Synthesis Tasks – Link and Guide Index

• The FLCC Library Homepage
• The FLCC Writing Center Homepage
• The LEAF Project: Synthesis Project Guide
• Project Resources: How To Choose An Effective Research Topic
• Project Resources: Research Project Topic Ideas (Spanish/Hispanic)
• Project Resources: Research Project Topic Ideas (French/Francophone)
• Project Resources: How To Utilize The FLCC Library
• Project Resources: How To Utilize The FLCC Writing Center
• Project Resources: What Is A Reliable Source For Academic Research?
• Project Resources: How To Write An Effective MLA-Formatted Bibliography
• Project Resources: How To Write An Effective MLA-Formatted Annotated Bibliography
• Cornell University: How To Prepare An MLA-Formatted Annotated Bibliography
• Project Resources: Synthesis Project Student Gallery
• Project Resources: Creative Ideas for Presenting Research
• Project Resources: Free Online Resources For Creative Projects
• Project Resources: How To Effectively Present Your Research Project