Question

when synthesizing sources, writers should
a. copy text directly
b. use only quotes
c. list all information separately
d. maintain focus
read the following original passage, \lilys research on climate change\ and answer the questions.
lily was working on her research paper about climate change. she had two main sources: a scientific report from an environmental journal and a news article. the scientific report focused on the increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and how they contribute to global warming. it provided detailed data and statistics to support the argument that immediate action is needed to reduce emissions. on the other hand, the news article highlighted the economic impact of climate change, including how it affects agriculture and leads to rising food prices. by comparing the two sources, lily was able to present a balanced view in her paper, showing both the environmental and economic consequences of climate change. her synthesis of the two perspectives allowed her to craft a more comprehensive argument about the urgency of addressing climate change.
what did the news article emphasize about climate change?
a. the economic impact on agriculture
b. the benefits of reducing emissions
c. the effects of climate change on wildlife
d. the importance of renewable energy
what did lily achieve by synthesizing the two sources?
a. she crafted a more comprehensive argument
b. she criticized the environmental journal for lack of evidence
c. she focused only on economic consequences
d. she disproved the scientific report
effective synthesis involves:
a. finding patterns
b. listing sources
c. copying text
d. quoting extensively
how should sources be integrated in writing?
a. list facts separately
b. copy word for word
c. quote every source
d. blend with transitions
multiple sources should be:

Explanation:

• For the first question: When synthesizing sources, writers should maintain focus. Copying text directly (a) is plagiarism. Using only quotes (b) makes the writing disjointed. Listing all information separately (c) doesn't create a coherent synthesis.
• For the second question: The news article emphasized the economic impact on agriculture. The text states "the news article highlighted the economic impact of climate change, including how it affects agriculture".
• For the third question: Lily crafted a more comprehensive argument. The passage says "Her synthesis of the two perspectives allowed her to craft a more comprehensive argument".
• For the fourth question: Effective synthesis involves finding patterns. Listing sources (b) is just a part of the process. Copying text (c) is wrong. Quoting extensively (d) is not synthesis.
• For the fifth question: Sources should be blended with transitions. Listing facts separately (a) is not integration. Copying word - for - word (b) is plagiarism. Quoting every source (c) is not necessary for good integration.

Answer:

1. d. Maintain focus
2. a. The economic impact on agriculture
3. a. She crafted a more comprehensive argument
4. a. Finding patterns
5. d. Blend with transitions