Svara is writing an essay about why student loans should be forgiven. She argues that it is not appropriate to include discussion of those who disagree with her point of view as part of her synthesis of the existing research. Is she right?
Responses

Yes. It is NOT appropriate to include discussion of those who disagree with her point of view as part of her synthesis. Svara should only include and discuss those sources with which she agrees. She should build her argument around the ideas that establish her credibility and authority and discard any sources that refute her ideas.

Yes. It is NOT appropriate to include discussion of those who disagree with her point of view as part of her synthesis. Svara should be careful not to acknowledge that others disagree with her position. If she were to do so, it would undercut her credibility and authority on the topic.

No. It IS appropriate to include discussion of those who disagree with her point of view as part of her synthesis. Svara wants to show that she understands the existing conversation on the issue. If she is to establish her credibility and authority on the topic, she needs to include, understand, and refute those ideas with which she disagrees

No. It IS appropriate to include discussion of those who disagree with her point of view as part of her synthesis. Svara wants to show that she understands the existing conversation on the issue. However, Svara should be careful not to acknowledge that others disagree with her position. If she were to do so, it would undercut her credibility and authority on the topic.