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  • Rubrics For Written Assignments

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  • Templates

    You might find these templates helpful. They can help you save time and avoid any potential issues.

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    Literature Review Outline Template

    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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    Literature Review Matrix

    This literature review matrix can be used when working on your dissertation. 

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  • Writing Samples

    These writing samples will help you understand how to synthesize literature.

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    Outline Example

    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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    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 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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  • Syllabus: Summer 2025

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