GROUP 4

Competency: Synthesize information from relevant

literature
Lesson: Review of Related Literature and Synthesis
 OBJECTIVES:
• 1. Synthesize information from relevant literature
• 2. Write coherent review of literature
• 3. Utilize the Kernel Synthesis Essay Format during the pre-writing
activity
• 4. Perform the basic steps of synthesizing
 WHAT IS SYNTHESIS?
• To synthesize is to combine two or more elements to form a new whole.
In the literature review, the “elements” are the findings of the literature you
gather and read; the “new whole” is the conclusion you draw from those
findings. Synthesize to draw conclusions about the findings in the literature
so that you can identify how the literature addresses your research question.
 PROCESS OF SYNTHESIZING:
• Gather literature that addresses your research question.
• Describe, summarize, analyze, and
identify key concepts
• Synthesize literature: compare & contrast, critically evaluate, interpret,
so that you can draw conclusion Remember: the literature review is an
iterative process!
 KERNEL ESSAY

• Like a kernel of corn

• Shortened form of a broader essay
• Format a claim
• Provide evidences for that claim
 KERNEL SYSTHESIS ESSAY FORMAT:
• I. Introduce both texts.
• II. Based on these texts, I believe.
• III. What author 1 says.
• IV. What author 2 says.
• V. What you say.
• VI. Why it’s important.
EXPANDING THE KERNEL ESSAY INTO
A SYNTHESIS ESSAY:
 THE INTRODUCTION
• In the introduction of a synthesis response, you will want
to introduce the texts that are being synthesized as well
as offer any pertinent summaries of the texts or
background information. The background info/summaries
should be brief. Be sure to fully identify each source with
authors’ and titles. Then, offer a statement or series of
statements that sum up the focus of your synthesis.
 THE BODY

• 1. Begins with a sentence or phrase that informs

readers of the topic of the paragraph;
• 2. Includes information from more than one source;
• 3. Clearly indicates which material comes from which
source using lead-in phrases and in-text citations.
 THE BODY

• 4. Shows the similarities or differences between the

different sources in
ways that make the paper as informative as possible;
• 5. Represents the texts fairly.
 CONCLUSION

• Reminding readers of the most significant themes

• And connection of these themes to overall topic
• Suggest further research
• Added information and comments.
 GROUP 4
LEADER: Lara Erika Louise D. Quartel
MEMBERS:
• Gemmalyn Joy Delos Santos
• Gyro Gelvero
• Jerome Ola
• Kyle Jupeth Sulapas
• Vashti Torno