Synthesize Information to Create New Understanding

Synthesis

• the turning point of the text

• Picture or movie inside your head while you are reading

• to combine elements and parts to form an understanding of the idea

Which of the following is a synonym for "synthesize"?

• Dissect

• Combine

• Separate

• Reduce

Which sentence is an example of synthesize?

• The scientist conducted experiments to gather data on the effects of temperature on plant growth.

• After analyzing various research papers, the student wrote a comprehensive review article on the topic.

• The artist combined different painting techniques to create a unique masterpiece.

• The chef followed a recipe to bake a cake for the party.

Which of the following activities involves synthesis?

• Reading a book

• Writing a book review that incorporates your own thoughts with the plot

• Listing the characters in a story

• Defining words found in a chapter

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.

What is the goal of synthesis in academic writing?

• To prove your point without considering others' ideas

• To list all the sources you have read

• To create a new perspective or argument based on multiple sources

• To copy directly from one main source

What does it mean to synthesize information in the context of reading comprehension?

• A) To summarize the main points of a text

• B) To combine information from different texts to form a new understanding

• C) To list all the facts from a text

• D) To memorize the text word for word

Which of the following sentences best demonstrates synthesis in writing?

• A) The student copied the text from the book.

• B) The student wrote a summary of the book.

• C) The student combined ideas from multiple sources to write an original essay.

• D) The student listed the main points of the book.

In literary analysis, synthesizing information can help you to:

• A) Identify the main characters

• B) Understand the author's purpose

• C) Create a new interpretation of the text

• D) Memorize the plot