class: left, bottom, title-slide .title[ # Module 5: Synthesis Over Summary ] .subtitle[ ## EME6665: Synthesis, Analysis, & Argumentation ] .author[ ### Dr. Bret Staudt Willet ] .date[ ### October 21, 2024 ] --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M160 32c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64V320c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H512c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H160zM396 138.7l96 144c4.9 7.4 5.4 16.8 1.2 24.6S480.9 320 472 320H328 280 200c-9.2 0-17.6-5.3-21.6-13.6s-2.9-18.2 2.9-25.4l64-80c4.6-5.7 11.4-9 18.7-9s14.2 3.3 18.7 9l17.3 21.6 56-84C360.5 132 368 128 376 128s15.5 4 20 10.7zM192 128a32 32 0 1 1 64 0 32 32 0 1 1 -64 0zM48 120c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24S0 106.7 0 120V344c0 75.1 60.9 136 136 136H456c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H136c-48.6 0-88-39.4-88-88V120z"/></svg> **View the slides:** [bretsw.com/eme6665-fs24-module5](https://bretsw.com/eme6665-fs24-module5) --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512" style="height:1em;width:1.25em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M88.2 309.1c9.8-18.3 6.8-40.8-7.5-55.8C59.4 230.9 48 204 48 176c0-63.5 63.8-128 160-128s160 64.5 160 128s-63.8 128-160 128c-13.1 0-25.8-1.3-37.8-3.6c-10.4-2-21.2-.6-30.7 4.2c-4.1 2.1-8.3 4.1-12.6 6c-16 7.2-32.9 13.5-49.9 18c2.8-4.6 5.4-9.1 7.9-13.6c1.1-1.9 2.2-3.9 3.2-5.9zM0 176c0 41.8 17.2 80.1 45.9 110.3c-.9 1.7-1.9 3.5-2.8 5.1c-10.3 18.4-22.3 36.5-36.6 52.1c-6.6 7-8.3 17.2-4.6 25.9C5.8 378.3 14.4 384 24 384c43 0 86.5-13.3 122.7-29.7c4.8-2.2 9.6-4.5 14.2-6.8c15.1 3 30.9 4.5 47.1 4.5c114.9 0 208-78.8 208-176S322.9 0 208 0S0 78.8 0 176zM432 480c16.2 0 31.9-1.6 47.1-4.5c4.6 2.3 9.4 4.6 14.2 6.8C529.5 498.7 573 512 616 512c9.6 0 18.2-5.7 22-14.5c3.8-8.8 2-19-4.6-25.9c-14.2-15.6-26.2-33.7-36.6-52.1c-.9-1.7-1.9-3.4-2.8-5.1C622.8 384.1 640 345.8 640 304c0-94.4-87.9-171.5-198.2-175.8c4.1 15.2 6.2 31.2 6.2 47.8l0 .6c87.2 6.7 144 67.5 144 127.4c0 28-11.4 54.9-32.7 77.2c-14.3 15-17.3 37.6-7.5 55.8c1.1 2 2.2 4 3.2 5.9c2.5 4.5 5.2 9 7.9 13.6c-17-4.5-33.9-10.7-49.9-18c-4.3-1.9-8.5-3.9-12.6-6c-9.5-4.8-20.3-6.2-30.7-4.2c-12.1 2.4-24.7 3.6-37.8 3.6c-61.7 0-110-26.5-136.8-62.3c-16 5.4-32.8 9.4-50 11.8C279 439.8 350 480 432 480z"/></svg> <br><br> Module 4 <br> Recap --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512" style="height:1em;width:1.25em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M88.2 309.1c9.8-18.3 6.8-40.8-7.5-55.8C59.4 230.9 48 204 48 176c0-63.5 63.8-128 160-128s160 64.5 160 128s-63.8 128-160 128c-13.1 0-25.8-1.3-37.8-3.6c-10.4-2-21.2-.6-30.7 4.2c-4.1 2.1-8.3 4.1-12.6 6c-16 7.2-32.9 13.5-49.9 18c2.8-4.6 5.4-9.1 7.9-13.6c1.1-1.9 2.2-3.9 3.2-5.9zM0 176c0 41.8 17.2 80.1 45.9 110.3c-.9 1.7-1.9 3.5-2.8 5.1c-10.3 18.4-22.3 36.5-36.6 52.1c-6.6 7-8.3 17.2-4.6 25.9C5.8 378.3 14.4 384 24 384c43 0 86.5-13.3 122.7-29.7c4.8-2.2 9.6-4.5 14.2-6.8c15.1 3 30.9 4.5 47.1 4.5c114.9 0 208-78.8 208-176S322.9 0 208 0S0 78.8 0 176zM432 480c16.2 0 31.9-1.6 47.1-4.5c4.6 2.3 9.4 4.6 14.2 6.8C529.5 498.7 573 512 616 512c9.6 0 18.2-5.7 22-14.5c3.8-8.8 2-19-4.6-25.9c-14.2-15.6-26.2-33.7-36.6-52.1c-.9-1.7-1.9-3.4-2.8-5.1C622.8 384.1 640 345.8 640 304c0-94.4-87.9-171.5-198.2-175.8c4.1 15.2 6.2 31.2 6.2 47.8l0 .6c87.2 6.7 144 67.5 144 127.4c0 28-11.4 54.9-32.7 77.2c-14.3 15-17.3 37.6-7.5 55.8c1.1 2 2.2 4 3.2 5.9c2.5 4.5 5.2 9 7.9 13.6c-17-4.5-33.9-10.7-49.9-18c-4.3-1.9-8.5-3.9-12.6-6c-9.5-4.8-20.3-6.2-30.7-4.2c-12.1 2.4-24.7 3.6-37.8 3.6c-61.7 0-110-26.5-136.8-62.3c-16 5.4-32.8 9.4-50 11.8C279 439.8 350 480 432 480z"/></svg> Craft an Argument <img src="img/rain-window.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- Your lit review should provide evidence to answer: -- - Why is your study necessary? -- - How should you go about your investigation? --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 640 512" style="height:1em;width:1.25em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M88.2 309.1c9.8-18.3 6.8-40.8-7.5-55.8C59.4 230.9 48 204 48 176c0-63.5 63.8-128 160-128s160 64.5 160 128s-63.8 128-160 128c-13.1 0-25.8-1.3-37.8-3.6c-10.4-2-21.2-.6-30.7 4.2c-4.1 2.1-8.3 4.1-12.6 6c-16 7.2-32.9 13.5-49.9 18c2.8-4.6 5.4-9.1 7.9-13.6c1.1-1.9 2.2-3.9 3.2-5.9zM0 176c0 41.8 17.2 80.1 45.9 110.3c-.9 1.7-1.9 3.5-2.8 5.1c-10.3 18.4-22.3 36.5-36.6 52.1c-6.6 7-8.3 17.2-4.6 25.9C5.8 378.3 14.4 384 24 384c43 0 86.5-13.3 122.7-29.7c4.8-2.2 9.6-4.5 14.2-6.8c15.1 3 30.9 4.5 47.1 4.5c114.9 0 208-78.8 208-176S322.9 0 208 0S0 78.8 0 176zM432 480c16.2 0 31.9-1.6 47.1-4.5c4.6 2.3 9.4 4.6 14.2 6.8C529.5 498.7 573 512 616 512c9.6 0 18.2-5.7 22-14.5c3.8-8.8 2-19-4.6-25.9c-14.2-15.6-26.2-33.7-36.6-52.1c-.9-1.7-1.9-3.4-2.8-5.1C622.8 384.1 640 345.8 640 304c0-94.4-87.9-171.5-198.2-175.8c4.1 15.2 6.2 31.2 6.2 47.8l0 .6c87.2 6.7 144 67.5 144 127.4c0 28-11.4 54.9-32.7 77.2c-14.3 15-17.3 37.6-7.5 55.8c1.1 2 2.2 4 3.2 5.9c2.5 4.5 5.2 9 7.9 13.6c-17-4.5-33.9-10.7-49.9-18c-4.3-1.9-8.5-3.9-12.6-6c-9.5-4.8-20.3-6.2-30.7-4.2c-12.1 2.4-24.7 3.6-37.8 3.6c-61.7 0-110-26.5-136.8-62.3c-16 5.4-32.8 9.4-50 11.8C279 439.8 350 480 432 480z"/></svg> IFF <img src="img/necessary-sufficient.jpg" width="600px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> Your lit review should include only what *must* be there: -- - "If-and-Only-If: Necessary and sufficient" -- - What are the "load-bearing" walls in your lit review? --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> <br><br> Module 5:<br>Synthesis Over Summary --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Synthesis: <div class="definition"> <p> the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole </p> </div> <br> <div class="caption"> <p> Source: <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesis" target="_blank">Merriam-Webster Dictionary</a> </p> </div> --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Synthesis: <div class="definition"> <p> the dialectic combination of thesis and antithesis into a higher stage of truth </p> </div> <br> <div class="caption"> <p> Source: <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesis" target="_blank">Merriam-Webster Dictionary</a> </p> </div> --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Synthesis: <div class="definition"> <p> the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole </p> </div> <br> <div class="caption"> <p> Source: <a href="https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synthesis" target="_blank">Merriam-Webster Dictionary</a> </p> </div> --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/thinking.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> -- **✓ Guideline 1:** Consider Your Purpose and Voice before Beginning to Write --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/outline.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> **✓ Guideline 3:** Create a Topic Outline That Traces Your Argument --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/workshop.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> **✓ Guideline 4:** Reorganize Your Notes According to the Path of Your Argument --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/tools.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> **✓ Guideline 5:** Within Each Topic Heading, Note Differences among Studies --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/future-research.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> **✓ Guideline 6:** Within Each Topic Heading, Look for Obvious Gaps or Areas Needing Additional Research --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M439 7c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l32 32c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-87 87 39 39c6.9 6.9 8.9 17.2 5.2 26.2s-12.5 14.8-22.2 14.8H296c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24V72c0-9.7 5.8-18.5 14.8-22.2s19.3-1.7 26.2 5.2l39 39L439 7zM72 272H216c13.3 0 24 10.7 24 24V440c0 9.7-5.8 18.5-14.8 22.2s-19.3 1.7-26.2-5.2l-39-39L73 505c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 473c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l87-87L55 313c-6.9-6.9-8.9-17.2-5.2-26.2s12.5-14.8 22.2-14.8z"/></svg> Module 5 Readings <img src="img/mise-en-place.jpg" width="540px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> ### Galvan & Galvan, 2017, Chapter 9 *Synthesizing Trends and Patterns: Preparing to Write* <hr> **✓ Guideline 10:** Plan to Present Conclusions and Implications --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M128 32h32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V96H96V64c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zm64 96V448c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H32c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V388.9c0-34.6 9.4-68.6 27.2-98.3C40.9 267.8 49.7 242.4 53 216L60.5 156c2-16 15.6-28 31.8-28H192zm227.8 0c16.1 0 29.8 12 31.8 28L459 216c3.3 26.4 12.1 51.8 25.8 74.6c17.8 29.7 27.2 63.7 27.2 98.3V448c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H352c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V128h99.8zM320 64c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32h32c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V96H320V64zm-32 64V288H224V128h64z"/></svg> <br><br> Looking ahead --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 448 512" style="height:1em;width:0.88em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M128 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V64H288V32c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32s32 14.3 32 32V64h48c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48v48H0V112C0 85.5 21.5 64 48 64H96V32c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM0 192H448V464c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H48c-26.5 0-48-21.5-48-48V192zm80 64c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v96c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16h96c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V272c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H80z"/></svg> Semester schedule <img src="img/across-time.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> - Module 1: Threads of Chapter One - Module 2: Do You Trust Me? - Module 3: A Handbook's Tale - Module 4: Systematic Not Automatic - **Module 5: Synthesis Over Summary** - Module 6: Elements of Style (for Academic Writing) - Module 7: Weaving Together Chapter One --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0H224V128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H384V285.7l-86.8 86.8c-10.3 10.3-17.5 23.1-21 37.2l-18.7 74.9c-2.3 9.2-1.8 18.8 1.3 27.5H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V64zm384 64H256V0L384 128zM549.8 235.7l14.4 14.4c15.6 15.6 15.6 40.9 0 56.6l-29.4 29.4-71-71 29.4-29.4c15.6-15.6 40.9-15.6 56.6 0zM311.9 417L441.1 287.8l71 71L382.9 487.9c-4.1 4.1-9.2 7-14.9 8.4l-60.1 15c-5.5 1.4-11.2-.2-15.2-4.2s-5.6-9.7-4.2-15.2l15-60.1c1.4-5.6 4.3-10.8 8.4-14.9z"/></svg> One Completed Subsection -- **Assignment Objective:** Write a complete, if initial, draft of **one subsection** of your lit review that will appear in your dissertation prospectus. This is meant to be a specific, practical step toward writing your full prospectus. -- <hr> 1. Come up with a rough draft of a **Topic Outline** for your lit review (optional). -- 2. Pick one **major theme**. -- 3. **Synthesize** studies related to this theme: Combine often diverse conceptions into a **coherent whole** -- 4. **Explain the significance** of these studies -- 5. **Craft an argument**: Be clear with the point you are trying to make with this section. -- <hr> ### Once again (again), your main objective is **synthesis**! --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0H224V128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H384V285.7l-86.8 86.8c-10.3 10.3-17.5 23.1-21 37.2l-18.7 74.9c-2.3 9.2-1.8 18.8 1.3 27.5H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V64zm384 64H256V0L384 128zM549.8 235.7l14.4 14.4c15.6 15.6 15.6 40.9 0 56.6l-29.4 29.4-71-71 29.4-29.4c15.6-15.6 40.9-15.6 56.6 0zM311.9 417L441.1 287.8l71 71L382.9 487.9c-4.1 4.1-9.2 7-14.9 8.4l-60.1 15c-5.5 1.4-11.2-.2-15.2-4.2s-5.6-9.7-4.2-15.2l15-60.1c1.4-5.6 4.3-10.8 8.4-14.9z"/></svg> Start with a Topic Outline <img src="img/outline.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- - Pick one major theme -- - List 5-10 points you want to make -- - Write a topic sentence for each of these 5-10 points -- - Underneath each topic sentence, start to organize references that provide evidence supporting the point --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0H224V128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H384V285.7l-86.8 86.8c-10.3 10.3-17.5 23.1-21 37.2l-18.7 74.9c-2.3 9.2-1.8 18.8 1.3 27.5H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V64zm384 64H256V0L384 128zM549.8 235.7l14.4 14.4c15.6 15.6 15.6 40.9 0 56.6l-29.4 29.4-71-71 29.4-29.4c15.6-15.6 40.9-15.6 56.6 0zM311.9 417L441.1 287.8l71 71L382.9 487.9c-4.1 4.1-9.2 7-14.9 8.4l-60.1 15c-5.5 1.4-11.2-.2-15.2-4.2s-5.6-9.7-4.2-15.2l15-60.1c1.4-5.6 4.3-10.8 8.4-14.9z"/></svg> Join Ongoing Conversations <img src="img/cocktail-party.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- Your lit review is like a **cocktail party**: -- - There are already people talking in the literature -- - You're study is you joining in -- - The lit review shows that you're listening before speaking --- # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 576 512" style="height:1em;width:1.12em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0H224V128c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32H384V285.7l-86.8 86.8c-10.3 10.3-17.5 23.1-21 37.2l-18.7 74.9c-2.3 9.2-1.8 18.8 1.3 27.5H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V64zm384 64H256V0L384 128zM549.8 235.7l14.4 14.4c15.6 15.6 15.6 40.9 0 56.6l-29.4 29.4-71-71 29.4-29.4c15.6-15.6 40.9-15.6 56.6 0zM311.9 417L441.1 287.8l71 71L382.9 487.9c-4.1 4.1-9.2 7-14.9 8.4l-60.1 15c-5.5 1.4-11.2-.2-15.2-4.2s-5.6-9.7-4.2-15.2l15-60.1c1.4-5.6 4.3-10.8 8.4-14.9z"/></svg> Articles Talking to Each Other <img src="img/sage-stage.jpg" width="480px" style="display: block; margin: auto;" /> -- - Synthesis means showing how past research speaks to each other -- - Following a topic sentence, cite multiple sources that support that point -- - Rule of thumb: **Avoid citing only one study in a paragraph** --- class: inverse, center, middle # <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 320 512" style="height:1em;width:0.62em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M80 160c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64h32c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64v3.6c0 21.8-11.1 42.1-29.4 53.8l-42.2 27.1c-25.2 16.2-40.4 44.1-40.4 74V320c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32v-1.4c0-8.2 4.2-15.8 11-20.2l42.2-27.1c36.6-23.6 58.8-64.1 58.8-107.7V160c0-70.7-57.3-128-128-128H144C73.3 32 16 89.3 16 160c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32s32-14.3 32-32zm80 320a40 40 0 1 0 0-80 40 40 0 1 0 0 80z"/></svg> <br><br> Questions <hr> **What questions can I answer for you now?** **How can I support you this week?** <hr> <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M64 112c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16v22.1L220.5 291.7c20.7 17 50.4 17 71.1 0L464 150.1V128c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16H64zM48 212.2V384c0 8.8 7.2 16 16 16H448c8.8 0 16-7.2 16-16V212.2L322 328.8c-38.4 31.5-93.7 31.5-132 0L48 212.2zM0 128C0 92.7 28.7 64 64 64H448c35.3 0 64 28.7 64 64V384c0 35.3-28.7 64-64 64H64c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64V128z"/></svg> [bret.staudtwillet@fsu.edu](mailto:bret.staudtwillet@fsu.edu) | <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M352 256c0 22.2-1.2 43.6-3.3 64H163.3c-2.2-20.4-3.3-41.8-3.3-64s1.2-43.6 3.3-64H348.7c2.2 20.4 3.3 41.8 3.3 64zm28.8-64H503.9c5.3 20.5 8.1 41.9 8.1 64s-2.8 43.5-8.1 64H380.8c2.1-20.6 3.2-42 3.2-64s-1.1-43.4-3.2-64zm112.6-32H376.7c-10-63.9-29.8-117.4-55.3-151.6c78.3 20.7 142 77.5 171.9 151.6zm-149.1 0H167.7c6.1-36.4 15.5-68.6 27-94.7c10.5-23.6 22.2-40.7 33.5-51.5C239.4 3.2 248.7 0 256 0s16.6 3.2 27.8 13.8c11.3 10.8 23 27.9 33.5 51.5c11.6 26 20.9 58.2 27 94.7zm-209 0H18.6C48.6 85.9 112.2 29.1 190.6 8.4C165.1 42.6 145.3 96.1 135.3 160zM8.1 192H131.2c-2.1 20.6-3.2 42-3.2 64s1.1 43.4 3.2 64H8.1C2.8 299.5 0 278.1 0 256s2.8-43.5 8.1-64zM194.7 446.6c-11.6-26-20.9-58.2-27-94.6H344.3c-6.1 36.4-15.5 68.6-27 94.6c-10.5 23.6-22.2 40.7-33.5 51.5C272.6 508.8 263.3 512 256 512s-16.6-3.2-27.8-13.8c-11.3-10.8-23-27.9-33.5-51.5zM135.3 352c10 63.9 29.8 117.4 55.3 151.6C112.2 482.9 48.6 426.1 18.6 352H135.3zm358.1 0c-30 74.1-93.6 130.9-171.9 151.6c25.5-34.2 45.2-87.7 55.3-151.6H493.4z"/></svg> [bretsw.com](https://bretsw.com) | <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 496 512" style="height:1em;width:0.97em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M165.9 397.4c0 2-2.3 3.6-5.2 3.6-3.3.3-5.6-1.3-5.6-3.6 0-2 2.3-3.6 5.2-3.6 3-.3 5.6 1.3 5.6 3.6zm-31.1-4.5c-.7 2 1.3 4.3 4.3 4.9 2.6 1 5.6 0 6.2-2s-1.3-4.3-4.3-5.2c-2.6-.7-5.5.3-6.2 2.3zm44.2-1.7c-2.9.7-4.9 2.6-4.6 4.9.3 2 2.9 3.3 5.9 2.6 2.9-.7 4.9-2.6 4.6-4.6-.3-1.9-3-3.2-5.9-2.9zM244.8 8C106.1 8 0 113.3 0 252c0 110.9 69.8 205.8 169.5 239.2 12.8 2.3 17.3-5.6 17.3-12.1 0-6.2-.3-40.4-.3-61.4 0 0-70 15-84.7-29.8 0 0-11.4-29.1-27.8-36.6 0 0-22.9-15.7 1.6-15.4 0 0 24.9 2 38.6 25.8 21.9 38.6 58.6 27.5 72.9 20.9 2.3-16 8.8-27.1 16-33.7-55.9-6.2-112.3-14.3-112.3-110.5 0-27.5 7.6-41.3 23.6-58.9-2.6-6.5-11.1-33.3 2.6-67.9 20.9-6.5 69 27 69 27 20-5.6 41.5-8.5 62.8-8.5s42.8 2.9 62.8 8.5c0 0 48.1-33.6 69-27 13.7 34.7 5.2 61.4 2.6 67.9 16 17.7 25.8 31.5 25.8 58.9 0 96.5-58.9 104.2-114.8 110.5 9.2 7.9 17 22.9 17 46.4 0 33.7-.3 75.4-.3 83.6 0 6.5 4.6 14.4 17.3 12.1C428.2 457.8 496 362.9 496 252 496 113.3 383.5 8 244.8 8zM97.2 352.9c-1.3 1-1 3.3.7 5.2 1.6 1.6 3.9 2.3 5.2 1 1.3-1 1-3.3-.7-5.2-1.6-1.6-3.9-2.3-5.2-1zm-10.8-8.1c-.7 1.3.3 2.9 2.3 3.9 1.6 1 3.6.7 4.3-.7.7-1.3-.3-2.9-2.3-3.9-2-.6-3.6-.3-4.3.7zm32.4 35.6c-1.6 1.3-1 4.3 1.3 6.2 2.3 2.3 5.2 2.6 6.5 1 1.3-1.3.7-4.3-1.3-6.2-2.2-2.3-5.2-2.6-6.5-1zm-11.4-14.7c-1.6 1-1.6 3.6 0 5.9 1.6 2.3 4.3 3.3 5.6 2.3 1.6-1.3 1.6-3.9 0-6.2-1.4-2.3-4-3.3-5.6-2z"/></svg> [GitHub](https://github.com/bretsw/)