Synthesizing Information

When we synthesize, we have to understand the content of the sources we are reading to be able to fit them together.

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Synthesis means putting together things to come up with something new.

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We don’t consider our prior knowledge when we synthesize.

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When we synthesize, a change in thinking takes place as we read.

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• False

Synthesizing is when you-

How can synthesizing information from multiple sources benefit your research?

• It can help confirm the accuracy of the information.

• It ensures that your research will be shorter and more concise.

• It means you only need to cite one source.

• It allows you to use only primary sources.

Synthesize the information from the following texts to draw a conclusion: Text 1: "The company had been struggling financially for several years, with declining sales and increasing debt." Text 2: "Despite efforts to cut costs and improve efficiency, the company's financial reports showed no signs of recovery." What conclusion can you draw about the company's future?

• The company will likely recover soon.

• The company will continue to struggle financially.

• The company will expand its operations.

• The company will merge with another company.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

to combine elements and parts to form a coherent whole

• Synthesize

• Summarize

• Style

Which of the following steps is essential when synthesizing information from multiple sources?

• Ignoring contradictory evidence

• Identifying common themes and patterns

• Using only one source for evidence

• Writing without a clear structure

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Synthesizing information involves which of the following?

• Copying large sections of text from a single source

• Listing facts from various sources without explaining their relevance

• Combining insights from various sources to create a new understanding

• Focusing on a single source for an entire research project