This box lives at How To Do Research > Integrating & Citing Information >Integrating Sources
It is included on the
- Integrating Sources page of the Citations Canvas Module
- Synthesis page of the Nursing Library Module Canvas Module
Synthesis
Synthesis goes beyond simply putting summaries of your sources together. Synthesizing your sources involves using the information from varied, credible sources to come to a broader conclusion.
Sometimes equally reliable sources may seem to conflict with each other. Comparing them and asking follow up questions can lead you to more information that strengthens your synthesis and may even change your conclusion. You must still cite the information you use in your synthesis.