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Use Literature Matrix Synthesize Research

This document discusses using a literature matrix to summarize and synthesize research. It recommends setting up the matrix as a spreadsheet with columns for the author, date, research question, theoretical framework, methods, findings, conclusions, limitations, implications, themes, and other issues. For each study, summarize the key information across the row. Then synthesize the body of literature by analyzing the columns for differences, commonalities, strengths, weaknesses, and themes. The analysis should identify implications, gaps, and questions for future research. The matrix provides an organized way to comprehensively review and evaluate the literature.

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Use Literature Matrix Synthesize Research

This document discusses using a literature matrix to summarize and synthesize research. It recommends setting up the matrix as a spreadsheet with columns for the author, date, research question, theoretical framework, methods, findings, conclusions, limitations, implications, themes, and other issues. For each study, summarize the key information across the row. Then synthesize the body of literature by analyzing the columns for differences, commonalities, strengths, weaknesses, and themes. The analysis should identify implications, gaps, and questions for future research. The matrix provides an organized way to comprehensively review and evaluate the literature.

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Use a Literature Matrix to Summarize and Synthesize Research

Research Theoretical Methods: Major Limitations, Conclusions Implications Themes Other


Author, question; framework sample, Findings gaps for future that emerge important
date rationale study research & issues
type, etc. practice

For ease of use, set up your matrix as a spreadsheet. For tips on Summary and Synthesis, see below.
Summarize each article across the row   
Research Theoretical Methods: Findings Conclusions Limitations, Implications Themes Other
Author, question; foundation sample, gaps for future that emerge issues
date rationale study type, research &
etc. practice

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 There are many ways to approach a research topic.


 Summarize each study across the row
 Synthesize “the body” of literature in columns
 Purposely look for differences and commonalities in the literature
 Analyze differences, strengths, weaknesses, controversies, themes that emerge.
 What are the implications of your analysis?

 What would you suggest for future research? For practice? What is missing? Where are the gaps in the literature? What new questions should be asked?

Nita Bryant, Ph.D. Behavioral & Social Sciences Research Librarian. James Branch Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University

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