Syncing a Playlist to iPod

How do you sync just a single playlist from your iTunes to your iPod? I can't figure out how to do it without it deleting everything else.
Thanks

If I drag and drop a playlist won't it just automatically add the songs to the iPod?
It adds the songs in the playlist you drag to the iPod.
So if I already have the songs there will be double.
No, It will not add the song again if it is already on the iPod.

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