Into the Wild Synthesis Essay
Directions
STEP 1
Choose two articles from the list of websites provided below:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-chris-mccandless-died
http://www.adn.com/article/20130604/should-infamous-mccandless-bus-near-healy-alaskabe-removed
http://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/north-america/united-states/alaska/thechris-mccandless-obsession-problem.html
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jan/18/alaska-into-the-wild-chris-mccandlessbus-mystic-hiker
http://www.adn.com/print/article/20150110/fiction-jon-krakauers-wild
http://www.adn.com/article/20130920/beatification-chris-mccandless-thieving-poacher-saint
http://www.mnn.com/earth-matters/wilderness-resources/stories/why-are-we-still-talking-aboutchris-mccandless
http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/chris-mccandless-died-update#.
STEP 2
Complete one of the heuristics we have been practicing during this unit (Notice and Focus + Ranking or The
Method) on each of the articles.
STEP 3
Write a synthesis paper incorporating textual evidence from each of your chosen articles and Into the Wild in
which you analyze each of the articles and formulate an ultimate “So what?” as your final conclusion. The
paper must follow proper MLA guidelines, including heading, title, spacing, margins, documentation of
sources, and “Works Cited” page. If you have questions on MLA format, please visit Purdue University’s
online writing lab (OWL), as it has lots of easy-to-follow directions for you. Its link is as follows:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/. If you poke around on there, you should be able to find
everything you need.
STEP 4
Submit an electronic copy of your first draft to turnitin.com and bring a paper copy of it to class on Monday,
October 5, if you are in periods 1 or 5, or Tuesday, October 6, if you are in period 2.
STEP 5
Submit an electronic copy of your final draft to turnitin.com and bring Mr. Lizotte a paper copy on Monday,
October 12, if you are in periods 1 or 5, or Tuesday, October 13, if you are in period 2.