5.8: Using Multiple Sources

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    Sources are a great help for understanding a topic more deeply. But what about when sources don’t quite agree with one another, or challenge what you have experienced yourself?

    This is where your skill of synthesis comes into play, as a writer. Synthesizing includes comparison and contrast, but also allows you to combine multiple perspectives on a topic to reach a deeper understanding.

    This video explains the process of synthesis in action.

    https://youtu.be/7dEGoJdb6O0

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