Synthesizing Definitions

1. What is synthesizing written information?

• a. It is summarizing the work of one source.

• b. It is using two or more sources and blending them together into one new idea.

• c. It is comparing and contrasting your idea with other ideas.

• d. It is highlighting the same idea from an individual source.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about synthesizing?

• a. 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 of the text.

• b. Synthesizing simply means combining

• c. Synthesizing is not the same as summarizing.

• d. None of the choices

How does synthesis differ from summarizing?

• A) Synthesis involves restating the information from multiple sources, while summarizing draws new conclusions.

• B) Synthesis combines sources to create a new understanding, while summarizing reiterates source content.

• C) Synthesis requires comparing sources for similarities, while summarizing focuses on differences.

• D) Synthesis is focused on presenting personal opinions, while summarizing emphasizes external perspectives.

TRUE OR FALSE:

You should focus on more than one sub-topic or focal point in your synthesis paragraph?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following best represents a well-executed synthesis paragraph?

• A) A paragraph that describes each source's content individually without making connections

• B) A paragraph that shifts from one idea to another without linking the sources

• C) A paragraph that compares different sources and highlights relationships using transitions

• D) A paragraph that presents personal opinions without referencing any sources

What guides the process of synthesizing your 3 sources?

• a. a common focal point / sub-topic

• b. Conclusion

• c. Summary

• d. Your teacher's opinions

Which language indicates that information has been synthesized?

• Lopez (2020) and Chen (2021) reported ...

• Similarly, Macdonald (2023) observed ...

• Appleton (2023) supports what Macdonald discusses...

• All of the above

When synthesizing information from various sources, what is important to ensure?

• A) Copying the sources directly to maintain their originality

• B) Including lengthy quotations to strengthen your arguments

• C) Paraphrasing and properly citing all the sources used in your writing

• D) Relying on personal opinions rather than source material