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Synthesis: implementing a complex process

W J Pinch

    Nurse Educator
    |January 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study outlines a structured process for synthesizing scholarly materials, drawing parallels to qualitative content analysis. It provides practical strategies for literature reviews and concept analyses to improve research synthesis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Scholarly communication
    • Research methodology

    Background:

    • Synthesis is a critical yet complex task in academic endeavors.
    • Activities like literature reviews and concept analyses necessitate effective synthesis strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a systematic process for synthesizing scholarly materials.
    • To adapt content analysis techniques for research synthesis.
    • To provide practical guidance for creating synthesis products.

    Main Methods:

    • The described process begins with summarizing selected references.
    • It employs an approach analogous to content analysis in qualitative research.
    • A literature review is used as a practical example to illustrate the method.

    Main Results:

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    • A detailed, step-by-step process for synthesis is presented.
    • The method facilitates a structured approach to synthesizing information from multiple sources.
    • Strategies for writing the final synthesis product are discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed synthesis process enhances the rigor and clarity of scholarly work.
    • Applying content analysis principles can improve the synthesis of research literature.
    • The framework offers valuable tools for researchers undertaking literature reviews and concept analyses.