Putting It All Together

Synthesizing means combining information from different parts of a text—or from multiple texts—to create a new understanding.

How to Synthesize

• Read carefully and take notes on important points.
• Look for connections between facts, ideas, or themes.
• Form your own conclusions or insights based on all the information.

Why Synthesis Matters

Synthesizing helps you answer big questions, solve problems, and see the “big picture” instead of just isolated facts.

Real-World Example

When researching a science project, you might read several articles and combine their ideas to make a new discovery or argument.