Research writing- synthesis paper
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SampleSynthesisofCommonPointsforWA2.docxSample Synthesis of Common Points for WA#2 Practice
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What are some of the main themes that you can determine so far in the four sources you are going to work with for the WA #2? These themes could also work in your literature review assignment due at the end of the course.
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Now in the chart below, try to work on filling in what the main positions are or perspectives, etc. from each of the sources/authors on themes you have filled out above. |
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In the blank boxes above, practice writing down what each author said about each theme that you have decided on in the previous page. Some boxes might be blank, but the more complete you can make the boxes, the more well developed the final paper will be.
TIP: When creating your grid, try to focus on creating categories that represent points, perspectives, etc. that get repeated again and again in the source material.
When finished, you can then take this information on what the main points of synthesis are and how the sources agree or do not so far, or slightly concur, etc. on your main themes here to begin your draft of WA#2:
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