Abstract

NADAL, Esther; MIRAS, Mariana; CASTELLS, Núria  and  PAZ, Susan De La. Intervention in Writing a Synthesis Based on Sources: Impact of Comprehension. RMIE [online]. 2021, vol.26, n.88, pp.95-122.  Epub Mar 24, 2021. ISSN 1405-6666.

Writing a synthesis based on reading various texts is a complex task. Difficulties may arise in the processes of selecting, integrating, and organizing the information. In this case study, we analyze the impact of an intervention program for secondary students (13-14 years old), aimed at improving their strategies for writing a synthesis. Students with varying levels of reading comprehension were asked to produce a synthesis based on complementary historical texts. The results indicate significant improvement among the students with average and high reading comprehension levels, in their selection, integration, and organization of information for writing syntheses, while students with low reading comprehension improved only in their selection processes.

Keywords : literacy; production of texts; reading comprehension; educational intervention; secondary education.

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