Read the following claim:
"cell phones have provided people with increased convenience and accessibility."
what makes this a weak claim for an argumentative research paper?
a. it is not defensible.
b. it is not short and direct
c. it is not political.
d. it is not based on controversy

The first step in synthesizing is to a. compare a particular source you are considering to the other sources you have already selected. b. parrot what other sources have said. c. ignore sources with information that runs counter to your claim. d. insert large chunks of information from one or two sources into your essay.