Introduction:

*This lesson presents how to write a synthesis

based on information gathered from literature.
*In Synthesizing, it is easily to identify how the
literature addresses your research question.
*In Synthesizing an article means that in your
literature review, you examine the number of studies
on a shared topic.
*It can also draw and state conclusion about the
similarities and differences in the studies that you
review.
*The purpose is to provide the reader with
better understanding of the literature related to your
topic.
Synthesis:
*It is a relationship comparing between the teaching
styles of your favorite and least favorite instructors is
something that is familiar to you.
*It determines not only the parts of your sources you
will used but also how will you relate them to one another.
*Have a basis on which to combine what you have
gathered.
*It refers to the bringing together of materials from
different sources.

TWO TYPES OF SYNTHESES

1. EXPLANATORY SYNTHESIS
*It present the facts in a reasonably objective manner.
2. ARGUMENT SYNTHESIS
*Based on your opinion.
 CATEGORIES OF SOURCES
1.DOCUMENTS
*It may be published or unpublished. Original works
or copies.

2. NUMERICAL RECORDS
*Includes any type of numerical data in printed form:
test scores, attendance figures, school budgets &
etc.

3. ORAL STATEMENTS
*These materials leave a record for future
generations.

4. RELICS
*I may be physical or visual characteristics that can
provide information about the past such as furniture
artwork, clothing, building or equipment.
 *The review of related literature and studies must
contain substantial information to help in understanding the
subject or topic being written about and be guided to
determine the gaps to be filled in by the study undertaken.
*It also serves as the foundational knowledge or the
springboard for the study.
*All information about the subject or problem discussed
in the review are presented, organized and summarized
further in the synthesis.
*SYNTHESIS OF THE ART the review of literature that the
research is able to connect the past with the findings of the
present and shows the difference between the data and
information collected in the present study.
*This section, analyzes and synthesizes the related
literature in the light of the problem and the research
framework of the study.
*It points out the results which proven and accepted as
facts.
 HOW TO WRITE A SYNTHESIS
• The procedure that you can follow in writting the
synthesis of your literature review includes the following:

1. Consider your purpose in writing.

2. Select and read carefully your sources, according to your
purpose.
3. Formulate a thesis. It is the main ideas that you want to
present in your synthesis.
4. Decide how will you use your source material and take
down notes.
5. Develop an organizational plan according to your thesis
6. Write the first draft of your synthesis, following your
organizational plan.
7. Revise your synthesis.
 TECHNIQUES FOR WRITING A SYNTHESIS

1. SUMMARY
*It is the simplest way of organizing a syntheis. You write one after
the most relevant information and sources you gathered.

2. EXAMPLE OR ILLUSTRATION
*Reference to a particular example or illustration that you have
included in your review. You need to credit your source/s.

3. TWO (OR MORE) REASONS

*It can be effective method by simply stating your thesis, then give
reasons why is it true. Your reasons need to be supported by
evidence from your data and sources.

4. COMPARISON AND CONTRAST

*These thechniques will lead to examining two subjects or data in
terms of one another.