Search is a craft. Some people collect primary sources, some write the synthesis too early, some skim everything, some only trust what they can check. Weighted scoring names your lead habit so you add the missing step — usually a citation or a pause before concluding.
Assessment quiz · 10 questions
About this quiz
The web rewards speed and punishes sloppy attribution. AI search makes fluent synthesis even cheaper and verification even more necessary.
When you write from research, separate capture from drafting. Word count and headings help you see whether you have evidence or only vibe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is scanning lazy?
It is a first pass. It is lazy only if it is the last pass on a load-bearing claim.
How do synthesizers stay honest?
Separate “what sources say” from “what I conclude.” Keep disagreements visible.
AI and research?
Use it to suggest queries and outlines. Click through. The AI-savvy quiz covers why.
Writing up findings?
Count and structure with the Word Counter.
Stored?
No.