Synthesis Matrix: A literature review requires a synthesis of different subtopics to come to a greater understanding
Question:
Synthesis Matrix: A literature review requires a synthesis of different subtopics to come to a greater understanding of the state of knowledge on a larger issue. One way that seems particularly helpful in organizing literature reviews is the synthesis matrix. The synthesis matrix is a chart that allows a researcher to sort and categorize the different arguments presented on an issue. Across the top of the chart are the spaces to record sources, and along the side of the chart are the spaces to record the main points of argument on the topic at hand (NC State University, 2006)
Thus, Creating a synthesis matrix will help you record the main points of each information source and document how they relate to each other.
The moodle shell for this week contains a document entitled 'Writing A Literature Review and Using a Synthesis Matrix' (this was created by the NC State University Writing and Speaking Tutorial Service Tutors 2006)
Read the above document thoroughly and create your own (on your research topic) Synthesis Matrix in the table below (as in the document). Insert more rows in the table as required.
My research topic/question: ______________________________________
Source #1 | Source #2 | Source #3 | Source #4 | |
Main Idea A | ||||
Main Idea B |
Dynamic Business Law
ISBN: 9781260733976
6th Edition
Authors: Nancy Kubasek, M. Neil Browne, Daniel Herron, Lucien Dhooge, Linda Barkacs