How to write a

Synthesis Paper?
 Synthesis
• a combination, usually a shortened version, of
several texts made into one

• contains the important points in the text and

is written in your own words
You need to:
• find suitable sources, and then to select the
relevant parts in those sources

• then use your paraphrase and summary skills

to write the information in your own words
You need to:
• the information from all the sources has to fit
together into one continuous text

• remember that when you synthesize work

from different people, you must acknowledge
it (citations)
 Stages
1. Find texts that are suitable for your
assignment.

2. Read and understand the texts.

3. Find the relevant ideas in the texts. Mark

them in some way - write them down, take
notes, underline them or highlight them.
4. Make sure you identify the meaning
relationships between the words/ideas - use
colours or numbers.

5. Read what you have marked very carefully.

6. Organize the information you have. You could

give all similar ideas in different texts the same
number or letter or colour.
7. Transfer all the information on to one piece
of paper. Write down all similar information
together.
8. Paraphrase and summarize as necessary.
9. Check your notes with your original texts for
accuracy and relevance.
10.Combine your notes into one continuous
text.
11. Check your work.
• Make sure your purpose is clear
• Make sure the language is correct
• Make sure the style is your own
• Remember to acknowledge other people's
work
 Synthesis Summary Procedure
• Gather literature that addresses
your research question.
• Review literature and take notes: describe,
summarize, analyze, and identify key
concepts.
• Synthesize literature: compare & contrast,
critically evaluate, interpret, so that you can
draw conclusion.
 Template SRP
• Long size
• 1.5 spacing
• Font style Arial 12
• Part 1 Synthesis
- Introduction, Discussion, Conclusion/End
• Part 2 Reaction (100 words)
 Sample Format SRP
(Upper Left Corner)
SRP#1
Jude Aljon G. Dalisay
Sci Spec 504
MAT Gen Sci – Summer 2019
 Rubrics on SRP
CRITERIA:
•Overall Format – 20%
•Discussion Proper – 60%
•Punctuality – 10%
•Articles – 10%
Thank you!