From a quick first reading it is clearly seen that the main reasons for protecting the rainforests are because of:___________________________________________________________
Find the relevant ideas in the texts.
Mark them in some way - write them down, underline them or highlight them.
Make sure you identify the meaning relationships between the words/ideas.
Read what you have marked very carefully.
Organise the information you have. You could give all similar ideas in different texts the same number or letter or colour.
6-7. Transfer all the information on to one piece of paper. Write down all similar information together. Paraphrase and summarise as necessary.
8-9. Check your notes with your original texts for accuracy and relevance. Combine your notes into one continuous text.