STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing

[Preparing to write]

Analysis and synthesis

Definition:

Analysis (taking information apart) and synthesis (putting information together) are higher-order thinking skills that transcend memorization and observation of facts. 

Useful resources on Analysis and synthesis:

University of Connecticut Center for Teaching and Learning. (n.d.). Critical thinking and other higher-order thinking skills. https://cetl.uconn.edu/critical-thinking-and-other-higher-order-thinking-skills/#

Defines higher-order thinking skills, including Bloom’s Taxonomy of Thinking Skills and includes tips for including thinking skills in syllabi and daily classes. Provides an overview of the Socratic style of questioning and links to further reading.

Tags: IPS IA; IPS CritT; IPS CreaT; IPS PS; IPS R; CompTS; CompGS

Peer Review: None

Table of contents:

1.2. Academic reading and writing


1.2.1. Preparing to write


1.2.1.1. Searching the literature


1.2.1.2. Analysis and synthesis
1.2.1.3. Critical reading
1.2.1.4. Critical thinking
1.2.1.5. Evaluating use and misuse of scientific information
1.2.1.6. Reading and interpreting graphs, plots, statistical data
1.2.1.7. Organizing a writing project
1.2.1.8. Citing correctly and reference/citation management tools
1.2.1.9. Copyright: definition, why considered important/or not important, things to consider


1.2.2. Writing specifics for different academic formats


1.2.3. Grant proposals


1.2.4. Corresponding with others

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 22, 2021