2. Reading Nonfiction
Informational Synthesis — Quiz
Test your understanding of informational synthesis with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
In an informational synthesis essay, what is the primary role of the writer's own voice or perspective?
Question 2
You are synthesizing two sources. Source A argues that plastic bags harm marine life. Source B explains that paper bags contribute to deforestation. Which transition word or phrase best shows the contrasting relationship between these two points?
Question 3
A student is writing an essay and strings together several quotes from different sources with almost no original writing connecting them. What is this common but ineffective writing practice often called?
Question 4
When synthesizing information from a long article for an essay about the causes of climate change, which type of information would be most relevant to select and include?
Question 5
Which of the following describes the strongest thesis statement for an essay that synthesizes multiple sources?