Research Synthesis and Organization

Research Synthesis and Organization

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the process of synthesis in research, likening it to assembling a puzzle. It emphasizes organizing research by ideas rather than sources and highlights the importance of identifying main conversations and themes. The tutorial introduces the research matrix as a tool to visualize connections and gaps in research, encouraging students to use their own voice and analysis to contribute to the academic conversation.

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18 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of synthesis in research?

To summarize all sources

To list sources alphabetically

To critique each source

To combine sources to support an argument

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is synthesis similar to a puzzle?

It involves painting a picture

It is about finding missing pieces

It requires fitting pieces together to form a new picture

It involves cutting pieces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be avoided when synthesizing research?

Engaging critically

Using your own voice

Direct quoting without analysis

Identifying themes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be the strongest voice in your paper?

The sources

The audience

The critics

The author's own voice

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does synthesis require beyond summarizing?

Listing sources

Critical engagement

Ignoring themes

Direct quoting

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does synthesis allow you to do in a research paper?

Summarize sources

Add your own voice to the conversation

List sources

Critique sources

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is essential before you can effectively synthesize your research?

Identifying main conversations on your topic

Summarizing each source

Ignoring critical gaps

Reading only one article

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