FLASHCARD NO. 3 SYNTHESIZING INFORMATION

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A statement containing one main idea, which serves as a guide in the process of synthesizing is called _____________.

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Topic sentence

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Which of the following is NOT an example of print sources?

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Websites

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Re-stating someone else’s ideas into as few words as possible is called __________.

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Summarizing

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What is the best source to use when synthesizing written information?

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Primary

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The pulling of information from several sources to generate a new thought is called _____________.

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Synthesizing

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What is synthesizing in the context of information processing?

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The process of combining information from different sources to create a new understanding or perspective.

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What is a primary source?

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An original document or firsthand account, such as a diary, interview, or research study.

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What is a secondary source?

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A source that interprets or analyzes primary sources, such as articles, reviews, or biographies.

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What is summarizing?

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The act of condensing information into a shorter form while retaining the main ideas.

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence?

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To summarize the main idea of a paragraph and guide the reader's understanding.