It is a process in which a student makes the explicit connection between an argument and an evidence from sources with similar or dissimilar ideas. Sources could be from articles, fiction, posts, or infographics as well as non-written sources, such as films, lectures, audio recordings, or observations.

Synthesis Writing

Explanatory Synthesis
<ul>
<li>Used to deconstruct or divide evidence into logical parts.</li>
<li>Usually describes objects, places, events, or processes.</li>
<li>It is objective, it doesn't present a position.</li>
</ul>

Argumentative Synthesis
<ul><li>Presents a position or opinion which is supported with evidence</li></ul>

Two Types of Synthesis Essays

<div>Synthesis is placed on fifth level of the Bloom's Taxonomy. This is the level where parts or information are put as a whole in order to create new meaning or a new structure.The dictionary also records the evolution of the use of synthesis to include "deductive reasoning" in 1610 and "a combination of parts into whole" in 1733.</div>

Bloom's Taxonomy's Synthesis

Introduction
Contains one sentence thesis statement summing up the essay's focus.

Body
Use a summary<ul>
<li>Make comparison & contrasts</li>
<li>Provide examples</li>
<li>Propose cause&effect</li>
<li>Concede opposing views</li>
</ul>

Conclusion
Key points or suggestions for further research.

Writing a Synthesis Essay

Bloom's Taxonomy (1956 ) was designed with six levels in order to promote higher order thinking. Synthesis was placed on the fifth level of the Bloom's taxonomy pyramid as it requires students to infer relationships among sources.