Question

when writing a research paper, what does it mean to synthesize ideas?
a paraphrase and quote from a variety of credible sources
b combine ideas and facts from many sources to form your understanding or conclusion
c correlate books, journal articles, and websites to create a solid essay
d prewrite, draft, revise, edit, and rewrite to create a final and complete piece of writing

Explanation:

Synthesizing ideas in a research paper involves integrating information from multiple sources to develop a cohesive understanding or conclusion, rather than just compiling quotes/paraphrases (A), loosely correlating sources (C), or following writing processes (D). Option B directly captures this integration of ideas to form original insight.

Answer:

B. combine ideas and facts from many sources to form your understanding or conclusion