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Information synthesis: a practical guide.

P G Goldschmidt

    Health Services Research
    |June 1, 1986
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study provides a guide for scientists on creating effective information syntheses. It outlines four key steps to ensure the synthesis is valid, useful, and tailored to the intended audience.

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    Area of Science:

    • Scientific Communication
    • Information Science

    Background:

    • Information synthesis is a critical scientific contribution.
    • Effective synthesis requires structured methodology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide guidance on preparing information syntheses.
    • To offer criteria for assessing the adequacy of syntheses.

    Main Methods:

    • Defining the synthesis topic, purpose, and audience.
    • Systematically gathering relevant information.
    • Assessing the validity of gathered information.
    • Presenting validated information effectively.

    Main Results:

    • A four-step process for information synthesis is detailed.

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  • Guidelines and criteria are provided for each step.
  • Helpful hints for authors are included.

    • Conclusions:

    • Following the outlined steps enhances the quality and utility of scientific information syntheses.
    • Adequate preparation ensures syntheses meet audience needs effectively.