Synthesis in writing/reading is the process of breaking down and recombining points made by several sources.

It’s important in argumentation because a variety of sources together will reinforce points from multiple angles, or provide contrasts that enable a writer to construct points in light of possible detraction.rB3


  1. Lyn Bond, “Synthesising,” Text, February 16, 2012, https://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/synthesising-0. (See notes.)