A literature review is not simply a summary but should be a "synthesis of different subtopics to come to a greater understanding of the state of knowledge on a larger issue."
"A synthesis matrix helps you record the main points of each source and document how sources relate to each other. After summarizing and evaluating your sources, arrange them in a matrix to help you see how they relate to each other, and apply to each of your themes or variables. By arranging your sources in a matrix by theme or variable, you can see how your sources relate to each other and can start thinking about how you weave them together to create a narrative." (John Hopkins Library Guide)
Below is an example of how to create a synthesis matrix to organize your notes and analysis your literature.
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