The correct answer for this one is this: "outlining." All of the following steps should be taken before synthesizing information that has been gathered except outlining. Before synthesizing the information the following should be taken into consideration choosing a limited subject, posing research questions, <span>taking notes.</span>
The author suggests readers adopt a more sensible purpose for arguments.
1) Find the object of the preposition.
2) Ask yourself which other word in the sentence is related to this noun or pronoun by the preposition.