Synthesizing Essential Information in Various Sources

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What is summarizing?

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Summarizing is restating the information in one or more sources without incorporating new insight or reaching new conclusions.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is synthesizing?

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Synthesizing is the process by which readers combine their prior knowledge with their developing understanding of the text to form a complete and original understanding.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is the difference between summarizing and synthesizing?

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Summarizing involves condensing information from one source, while synthesizing involves blending information from multiple sources to create a new understanding.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What type of sources are best for synthesizing information in a research paper?

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Primary sources are the best for synthesizing written information in a research paper.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What guides the process of synthesizing in your paper?

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The thesis statement guides the process of synthesizing in your paper.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What does it mean to synthesize written information?

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To synthesize written information means to use two or more sources and blend them together into one new idea.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What is the role of prior knowledge in synthesizing?

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Prior knowledge helps readers connect new information with what they already know, enhancing their understanding.

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is an example of synthesizing information?

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An example of synthesizing information is combining findings from different studies to form a new conclusion about a topic.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account that has not been altered or interpreted.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9