4.1 Source Synthesis

Outline of this lesson:

• Explain the importance of source synthesis for credibility of research and demonstration of writer’s analytical ability 
• Compile synthesis points between sources using a matrix 
• Articulate synthesis points using appropriate vocabulary for three general categories: similarity, contrast, and accumulation 
• Integrate source synthesis into a PIE outline 
• Synthesize the contents of the synthesis matrix into paragraphs

A. what is synthesis?

Drinks: Discussion board 


B. Synthesis in academic writing

Handout 1: Source Synthesis (key)

Handout 2: Writing Synthesis Paragraph