Literature Synthesis
Information
This assignment focuses on synthesizing the literature from your Annotated Bibliography for each of your three subtopics. You will analyze the key findings from your sources, identify patterns or debates, and provide transitions that connect your subtopics cohesively. This step will help you build a strong foundation for your final Capstone Research Paper.
Instructions
Outline Structure:
Your outline should include the following sections and elements:
- Subtopic/Theme 1 (200-250 words)
- Use the sources you identified in your Annotated Bibliography.
- Synthesize key findings and ideas from your sources, highlighting patterns, agreements, or disagreements in the literature.
- Provide a transition and make a clear connection to the next subtopic.
- Subtopic/Theme 2 (200-250 words)
- Follow the same instructions as Subtopic 1, focusing on the second theme.
- Subtopic/Theme 3 (200-250 words)
- Follow the same structure as Subtopic 1, focusing on the second theme.
- Reference List
Formatting Requirements
Include Sources:
- Incorporate the sources from the Annotated Bibliography–at least 10 sources (with 5 peer-reviewed journal articles) that you will use to support your points.
- Integrate sources into your writing, avoiding long quotes or simple paraphrasing.
- Use a clear and organized structure with headings and subheadings.
- Use APA style for both in-text citations and the reference list.
Grading
- This assignment will be graded using the Rubric for Literature Synthesis.
- Late submissions will incur a 5% grade deduction for every calendar day past the deadline.
- Turnitin: Turnitin checks submissions for plagiarism and AI-generated content. To avoid academic misconduct, submit your work early to allow time for revisions if needed.
