Synthesis

Taking multiple sources of information and weaving them together into a single narrative. Examples of synthetic content include conference recaps, reports, and proposals. Synthesis is not curation or summary: A synthetic piece of content adds value by incorporating additional perspectives, context, and making connections between ideas. 

Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2025) CSCCE Glossary: Designing community-engaged content. Woodley and Pratt doi: 10.5281/zenodo.10277480

Categories: Content Design (CODE) terms
Alternative Meanings:
  • Synthesis

    Assemble qualitative and quantitative analyses into a cohesive framework for decision-making and strategic planning.

    One of the program development skills in the CSCCE skills wheel.

    Citation: Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement. (2021) The CSCCE Skills Wheel – Five core competencies and 45 skills to describe the role of the community engagement manager in STEM. Woodley, Pratt, Sandström, Wood-Charlson, Davison, and Leidolf doi: 10.5281/zenodo.4437294

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