CUNY Borough of Manhattan Element of Influencing Behavioral Traits Questions

I’m working on a article writing report and need a sample draft to help me learn.

Essay #3 Prompt: Synthesis Essay

Select ONE of the following three essay questions:

1. What is a stereotype you used to have about a certain place or type of person? What was it based on? How has it changed?

2. How do cultural stereotypes effect the ways in which people look at political/historical events? Give examples.

3. Do you think it’s easier to have false conceptions/memories sometimes? In what situations? Why or why not?

Write which question number you’re replying to at the top of the page:

OPTION 1

This will be a 5-paragraph synthesis essay.

You must have a clear thesis statement at the end of your introductory paragraph.

Whichever question you choose, you MUST include quotes & ideas from both Klosterman and Hayasakiin your essay (MLA Format In-Text Citations for direct quotes, minimum 1 quote from each source).

500 words, 12 pt font, double-spaced