Part 3

• Synthesis is a COMBINATION OF INFORMATION and DISCUSSION from one or more relevant sources of information.
• What are the two ways of presenting information when doing synthesis?

  Explanatory Synthesis and Argument Synthesis
• What are the Categories of Sources?

  Documents, Numerical Records, Oral Statements, Relics
• Techniques in writing your synthesis:

  Summary, Example, Two (or more) Reasons, Comparison and Contrast
• #1 in Writing a Synthesis: You must consider your purpose in writing.
• #2 in Writing a Synthesis: You must select and read carefully your sources, according to your purpose.
• #3 in Writing a Synthesis: Formulate a thesis. It is the main idea that you want to present in your synthesis
• #4 in Writing a Synthesis: Decide how will you use your source materials and take down notes.
• #5 in Writing a Synthesis: Develop an organizational plan according to your thesis.
• #6 in Writing a Synthesis: Write the first draft of your synthesis, following your organizational plan.
• #7 in Writing a Synthesis: Revise your synthesis