Writing: C1 - Lesson 13: Synthesizing Information: Writing a Literature Review

C1 Writing: Synthesis

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The Weaver

Literature Review Skills

Do not just list sources ("A said this. B said that."). Synthesize them by finding the conversation between them.

A

B

C

The Synthesis (C1):

"While Sources A and B concur that X is true, Source C offers a divergent perspective."

Golden Rule: Organize your paragraph by Theme, not by Author.

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Synthesis Toolkit

Verbs & Connectors

To Show Agreement

Corroborate, Concur, Align with, Support

To Show Disagreement

Contradict, Refute, Diverge from, Challenge

Transitional Tags

Conversely, Similarly, By contrast, In the same vein

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Synthesis Machine

Combine the Data

Source A: "Screen time harms sleep."
Source B: "Blue light stops melatonin."
Source C: "Content matters more than light."

1. Group A & B (Agreement) -- Choose -- A and B both say screens are bad. Sources A and B concur that screen exposure negatively impacts sleep hygiene.

2. Introduce Source C (Contrast) -- Choose -- However, Source C challenges this biological determinism. But Source C disagrees with them.

3. The Synthesis (Nuance) -- Choose -- So, they have different ideas. suggesting that psychological stimulation may be a more significant factor than light emission.

🚀 Mission

Research & Synthesize

Topic: Artificial Intelligence in Art.

Task: Find two imaginary sources: one who champions it (Efficiency) and one who critics it (Soul).

"While [Author A] champions AI for its efficiency, [Author B] contends that it lacks the essential 'soul' of human creativity."