Synthesize in the context of the Bloom’s Taxonomy and Granello’s article refers to the evaluation of information in a way that makes the information new to the writer (Darcy, 2001). However, the information gathered is given merit as fact. It is not fully developed into the writer’s own arguments, but is presented as truth. Synthesize is on the higher level of Bloom’s Taxonomy but it lack the use of fully developed arguments that use sources as support to the writers own ideas.
• What patterns have you started to identify from reading your research articles so far?
My question is concerned with Bipolar Disorder and I have found through my research
that Bipolar Disorder is a Spectrum of disorders. It is defined as Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymic, and Other Specified and Unspecified Bipolar and Related Disorders. These different definitions refer to the type of condition specifically the frequency and intensity of the mania and depression. I have also found that this disorder is often associated with other conditions, including ADHD, conduct disorder, anxiety disorders, substance use disorders and other conditions in young people (Birmaher, 2014). The three research papers I am utilizing in my assignment share the pattern of the various spectrums of the disorder and the associated conditions.
• What strategies will you use to ensure you meet the expectations for synthesis within your paper?
The principle strategy I will use is to develop my own ideas and arguments utilizing the articles I have read as support for my own discussion. My question concerns the trajectory of young people with Bipolar Disorder. After reading and analyzing my papers I believe that the outcome can be positive and although “bipolar disorder is a lifelong illness manifested by recurrent mood episodes (Birmaher, 2014)”, an individual can learn to cope in an efficient way and live a healthy life. During maturation, an individual can develop there on strategy for coping with the mood disorder and live a life that is mostly euthymic. I will be using the data in my paper as support for my idea that an early diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder does not always lead to increased mental disorders.