synthesizing

• What are facts, evidences, or proofs in scientific terms?

  They can be verified or proven (true or false).
• What is an example of a scientific fact?

  The Earth is round.
• When did the Philippines gain full independence from the United States?

  July 4, 1946.
• What is an example of statistical data mentioned in the material?

  The population of the Philippines is 111 million as of 2024.
• What are opinions often based on?

  Opinions are often based on beliefs or personal experiences.
• What is an example of an opinion?

  I think chocolate is the best flavor of ice cream.
• What is an example of a belief?

  There is life on other planets.
• What is an example of a personal experience?

  I had a great time at the beach yesterday.
• What does the prefix “syn” in synthesis mean?

  It means “together.”
• What does synthesis involve?

  Putting different ideas together to come up with a new, bigger idea.
• What is the integration of knowledge, experiences, and opinions used for?

  To form new insights.
• What are the steps to synthesize information?

  • Condense information into a concise form
  • Capture the main points
  • Read carefully
  • Identify key points
  • Remove unnecessary details
  • Reorganize ideas
  • Write a concise summary
  • Proofread
• What does paraphrasing involve?

  Putting a passage from a book or article into your own words.
• What are the steps to paraphrase effectively?

  • Read the original text
  • Identify key points
  • Use your own words
  • Maintain the same meaning
  • Avoid plagiarism
• What are some words that can be used to assert or highlight information?

  Asserts, highlights, illustrates, portrays, suggests, argues, conveys, contends, explains, claims.
• What are some transition words that indicate similarity?

  Similarly, also, likewise, equally, furthermore.
• How can you indicate a contrasting idea in writing?

  By using phrases like "on the other hand" or "unlike".
• What is an example of making an educated guess?

  If you heard a loud crash and then saw someone limping, you might infer that they were injured in the crash.
• What is the process of synthesizing notes?

  • Read different sources and write important ideas
  • Edit them and group similar concepts together
  • Combine notes with what you already know