Gathering, Integrating, and Synthesizing Source

What is the main focus of a literature review?

• Reviewing the literature after writing the conclusion

• Making a clear argument throughout the paper

• Integrating, synthesizing, and analyzing the gathered sources

• Drawing conclusions and connections between research

What is the MEAL plan used for in writing body paragraphs?

• To organize the research sources

• To transition from one topic to the next

• To write toward a topic sentence or claim

• To begin paragraphs strongly and develop analysis thoroughly

What should the majority of the writing in a literature review focus on?

• Making concrete claims and topic sentences

• Drawing connections between research pieces

• Writing a clear conclusion

• Analyzing the sources thoroughly

What should be included in the Evidence section of the MEAL plan?

• Direct quotations from the source material

• Concluding statements for each paragraph

• Transition sentences to the next paragraph

• Paraphrased evidence from the sources

What is the purpose of synthesizing sources in a literature review?

• To review the literature after writing the conclusion

• To make a clear argument throughout the paper

• To organize the research sources

• To draw connections between research pieces

What should students keep in mind while writing a literature review?

• The main focus should be on drawing conclusions and connections between the research

• The structure is similar to a research paper with no big differences

• The majority of the writing should be integrating and synthesizing the gathered sources

• The focus should be on making concrete claims and topic sentences

What is the purpose of the Literature Review paper in the course?

• To make a clear argument throughout the paper

• To compare and contrast the gathered sources

• To review the literature after writing the conclusion

• To organize the research sources

What should students do if they want feedback on their literature review?

• Contact the instructor during office hours

• Guarantee that they will receive feedback regardless of when they ask

• Wait until the week the paper is due to ask for feedback

• Contact the instructor after the semester ends

What is the purpose of the MEAL plan in writing body paragraphs?

• To organize the research sources

• To transition from one topic to the next

• To begin paragraphs strongly and develop analysis thoroughly

• To write toward a topic sentence or claim

What should students do to prepare for writing the literature review?

• Make a list of subtopics and select three or four to write about

• Wait until the end of the semester to contact the instructor for feedback

• Write a clear conclusion before reviewing the literature

• Contact the instructor during office hours for feedback