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  • Templates

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    Outline Template (Copy)

    Before writing your synthesis paper, I highly suggest using a literature review outline before writing your paper. Please see this video on how to write this outline: https://youtu.be/_wSegp8-YxM 

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    Synthesis Template (Copy)

    Please use this template to avoid common formatting errors in scholarly writing.

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  • Writing Examples

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    Synthesis Example 1

    Here's a great example of a literature synthesis that you might find helpful. The writer begins with a clear topic sentence that presents their argument. They then skillfully weave together multiple sources to support their argument before providing a smooth transition to the next paragraph.

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    Synthesis Example 2(Copy)

    Here's another excellent example of a literature synthesis that you might find helpful. The writer begins with a clear topic sentence that presents their argument. They then skillfully weave together multiple sources to support their argument before providing a smooth transition to the next paragraph.

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    Example of a Literature Review Outline (Copy)

    This is an example of a literature review outline. Again, I highly suggest you view the videos on creating a concept map and an outline before writing your literature synthesis. 

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  • Rubrics

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  • Course Syllabus

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