STEP SIX: SYNTHESIZE into an original work (Synthesis= combination of ideas) You will take all of your notes from multiple sources and put them together... 1. Is it written in your own words?  If not, rewrite! Remember that it is never okay to copy someone else's words and use them as your own. Learn more about Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting at http://mciu.org/~spjvweb/sumparquo.html Is it Plagiarism? Test your knowledge at http://mciunix.mciu.k12.pa.us/~spjvweb/isitplag.html 2. Does your writing make sense? If not, rewrite! 3. Have you included the references of all the sources used? View this great Bibliography Powerpoint at http://mte.anacortes.k12.wa.us/library/cite/index.htm More information about how to make a Works Consulted/ Bibliography page at http://www.sdst.org/sms/library/worksconsulted.html Fill-in the information and let the computer create each bibliography entry for you! Citation Machine http://www.landmark-project.com/citation_machine/index.php 4. Have you checked spelling and mechanics? If not, then edit it!

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