Drawing your own conclusions based on evidence is a key element of synthesis. Synthesis involves taking information from different sources and using it to create a new understanding or perspective on a topic. Drawing your own conclusions based on the evidence you have gathered is an important part of this process, as it allows you to create new insights and ideas that are not simply a repetition of what you have read or heard from others. While the other skills mentioned (imagining other ways to state one author's ideas, creating an outline of information, and comparing and contrasting forms of expression) may also be important when synthesizing information, drawing your own conclusions is the most critical element of the process.