Understanding Data and Ways To Systematically Collect Data: Practical Research 1 Quarter 3 - Week 6
Understanding Data and Ways To Systematically Collect Data: Practical Research 1 Quarter 3 - Week 6
QUARTER 3 – WEEK 6
MELC:
After going through this module, you are expected to be able to:
1 Synthesizes information from relevant literature; CS_RS11-IIIfj-3
2 Writes coherent review of literature; CS_RS11-IIIfj-4
What’s new?
Synthesis
A synthesis is a discussion that draws on one or more sources. Your ability to infer relationships among
sources such as essays, articles, fiction and also non-written sources such as lectures, interviews, and observations
will be helpful in synthesizing information taken from your review of literature.
Synthesis refers to the bringing together of materials from different sources, and the creation of an integrated
whole. In the case of your research, the “whole” is your structured review of relevant works and your coherent
argument for the study that you are doing.
Types of synthesis
1. Explanatory synthesis – it helps the readers to understand a topic. Its primary aim is to present the facts
in a reasonably objective manner. Explanations given may entail descriptions, sequence of events or state
of affairs.
2. Argument synthesis – its purpose is for you to present your own point of view with the support of relevant
facts drawn from services and presented in a logical manner. What is presented may be debatable.
GQs Are there techniques which I could use to write the synthesis easier?
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3. Two (or more) Reasons – this approach can be an effective method by simply stating your synthesis,
then give reasons why it is true. Your reasons need to be supported by evidence from your data and
sources.
4. Comparison and Contrast – these techniques will lead to examining two subjects or data in terms of
one another. Comparison considers similarities while contrast, highlights differences.
GQs What other helpful tips can I use to organize my literature review?
Synthesis Matrix
Synthesis matrix is a chart that will allow you to sort and categorize the different opinions and
arguments given on an issue relation to you study. Across the top of your chart are the spaces to record sources
ad along the side are the spaces to record the main points being undertaken.
Here is a suggested form for creating your own synthesis matrix:
Topic: _________________________________
Label: Author’s last name and/or few keywords from the title of the work.
Label: Main ideas that your source discussed about your topic.
Main Idea A Source # 1 Source # 2 Source # 3 Source # 4
Main Idea B
Then, fill up the chart with notes discussed in the work being examined.
Note: Supplementary materials about samples of literature review synthesis were uploaded in the Facebook page.
Encouraging everyone to visit the page and read the materials.
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Example of phrases to use in the literature review for coherent presentation:
1. There appears to be strong evidences that …………..
2. The literature has shown ………….
3. The foregoing literatures have shown ……….
4. The data supporting the hypothesis are ………….
Additional tips:
Writing the main points of the study you are reading for your literature review will help you synthesize the
points easier. Here are some additional tips to note while reading:
1. Where you found the information
2. Topic
3. Paraphrased information found. DO NOT JUST COPY AND PASTE THE WORDS FROM THE
PAPER YOU ARE READING. REMEMBER OUR LESSON ON PLAGIARISM.
ACTIVITY 3. Direction: Compose your coherent literature review by following the guidelines in
making a coherent literature review. Make sure to secure a copy for yourself to prepare for the defense of
your literature review in week 7-8.
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