WRITING PROMPT: Select three sources from the ebook Pursuing…

WRITING PROMPT: Select three sources from the ebook Pursuing Happiness. Then, in an essay that synthesizes these sources, take a position on the topic*. *Topic: The topic of your synthesis must involve happiness. Happiness itself is too broad; therefore, you are required to narrow your topic. Here are two examples: (1) Money can buy happiness. OR (2) A happy life is achieved by experiencing quality relationships with others. Point of View: Write your essay from a third person point of view. Format: Your essay must be written in MLA format. The acceptable verb tense for this MLA formatted essay is present tense. Hook or Lead: For this essay, consider all possibilities for grabbing the attention of your audience. In your opening sentence in the introduction paragraph, hook your readers by grabbing their attention right away. A good option for this Synthesis Essay is to use a thought-provoking question for your opening sentence. Introduction (Paragraph 1) Your first sentence should be a hook or a lead that captures the audience’s attention. The middle portion of the paragraph must introduce the audience to the topic. The middle portion of the paragraph must provide context. Your closing sentence should be your thesis sentence. Consider taking on this challenge: Learn about the “Full Circle” introduction and conclusion. Thesis Sentence: Use one of the following models to help you build a thesis statement for this Synthesis Essay. Option 1. Misinterpretations Model: “Although many individuals have argued about A and B, a careful examination suggests C.” Option 2. Filling-the-Gap Model: “Although people have noted A and B, they have missed the importance of C.” Option 3. Modification Model: “Although critics claimed A and B, it is important to extend/refine/limit their ideas with C.” Option 4. Hypothesis-Testing Model: “Some people explain A by suggesting B, but a close analysis of the problem reveals the possibility of several competing/complementary explanations such as C, D, and E.” The Literature Review (Paragraph 2) Required: Give a summary of the 3 sources you have selected for your Synthesis Essay. Option 1: Write one paragraph including a summary of each source. In this option, you will provide 1-2 sentences per source. Your paragraph will probably be 8+ sentences long. Option 2: Write two paragraphs summarizing the sources. Each paragraph should be 5-10 sentences long. (Yes, this will make your essay 7 paragraphs total instead of 6.) Option 3: Write three paragraphs. In this option, you will write a one paragraph summary on each source, totaling 3 paragraphs. (Yes, this will make your essay 8 paragraphs long instead of 6.) Your paragraph(s) should begin with a topic sentence, restate the information from the source, and end with a conclusion sentence. Each source should be properly formatted according to MLA format, and the author of the source should be included when the source’s title is mentioned. Body Paragraph #1 (Paragraph 3) This paragraph will focus on the first point of your synthesis. This must be in line with your thesis statement which was stated in the introduction. Set up your paragraph in the following way: Start your paragraph with a topic sentence.  You must provide direct quotes from 2 or 3 sources. Synthesize! Use a signal phrase before each direct quote, and follow the quote with an in-text citation. End the paragraph with your analysis. Body Paragraph #2 (Paragraph 4) This paragraph will focus on the first point of your synthesis. This must be in line with your thesis statement which was stated in the introduction. Set up your paragraph in the following way: Start your paragraph with a topic sentence. You must provide direct quotes from 2 or 3 of your sources. Synthesize! Use a signal phrase before each direct quote, and follow the quote with an in-text citation. End the paragraph with your analysis. Body Paragraph #3 (Paragraph 5) This paragraph will focus on the first point of your synthesis. This must be in line with your thesis statement which was stated in the introduction. Set up your paragraph in the following way: Start your paragraph with a topic sentence.  You must provide direct quotes from 2 or 3 of your sources. Synthesize! Use a signal phrase before each direct quote, and follow the quote with an in-text citation. End the paragraph with your analysis. Conclusion (Paragraph 6) Summarize the main points. Restate the thesis of your essay. Challenge the readers. My challenge to you: write a “Full Circle” introduction and conclusion for this essay.
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The table below lists all securities held within a Price-Wei…

The table below lists all securities held within a Price-Weighted Index.   Stock Initial Price Terminal Price Shares (in millions) A $15 $ 210 B $12 $ 137 C $10 $ 125 D $5 $ 250 E $23 $ 100  What is the ending index value on this price-weighted index? State your answer with one decimal place.
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