III. Write True if the statement is correct and False if they are incorrect.

____ 1. Synthesizing is the same as summarizing.

____2. Existing Sources refers to published material of various kinds that might shed light either on the issue or on attempts to deal with it.

____3. Gathering information is essential to a good report and any academic article.

____ 4. Organizing sources is an important skill in synthesizing.

____5. Synthesis is from the Greek; it means putting together different ideas.

____ 6. A paragraph is defined as “a group of sentences or a single sentence that forms a unit.

____ 7. In composing an effective paragraph one of the tips is to start it with the most important information.

____ 8. Supporting details are parts of a paragraph that restate the main idea of the topic.

____ 9. Coherence is the quality that makes your writing understandable.

____ 10. Explanatory text identifies and characterizes phenomena and it focuses on educating the readers.

____ 11. A speech is the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds.

____12. In delivering a speech one must consider facial expression that refers to the arm and hand movement of which some are emphatic

and descriptive.

____13. In most speaking situations, it is best to keep your head up, facing your audience.

____14. Stating the purpose of the speech is not necessary.

____15. Writing the complete body of your speech can help speaker in delivering their speech.​