Question

Which of these is most clearly an advantage of synthesizing claims and evidence in a group discussion? A. It leads to stronger conclusions. B. It ensures that all members contribute. C. It provides a record of the discussion. D. It highlights any inconsistencies.

Answer 1

A. It leads to stronger conclusions.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A. It leads to stronger conclusions. Synthesis is a written discussion from one or more sources and depends on the ability of the writer's syntheses. You make this process all the time, between something you've read in the newspaper and something you've seen for yourself, or between the teaching styles of your favorite instructors.