English 140Writing About Science &

Technology

AgendaMetaphors for Synthesis: Music Sampling

So what is Synthesis? Synthesis vs. Analysis

Academic Synthesis Example - “Lit. Review”

Synthesis MatrixGroup Activity

Groups Report Back

Using the Synthesis Matrix for Project 2

“Sweet Nothin’s” by Brenda Lee, 1959

“Bound” by Ponderosa Twins Plus One, 1971

“Aeroplane” by Wee, 1977

What do these three songs have in common?

Do Hip Hop Artists Quote?Yes! and they synthesize too. Conventions for borrowing in music vs. conventions for borrowing in academic writing.

Synthesis vs. Analysis If analysis is about taking things apart….

Synthesis is about putting things together

2 types of synthesis: explanatory or exploratory

argument

Why do synthesis?

Synthesis Example - “Lit Review” https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HnqKIeknUc-MUVRwJKmYpiG1N-1nxBw02Macsr-1aMo/edit

Synthesis Matrix Activity In groups of 2-3, work through the example literature review to locate patterns the author has identified.

●What is the overall topic of the lit review?

●What are the main ideas covered in the lit review?

●How do the sources’ approaches to these main ideas differ?

Fill out the synthesis matrix with what you find. Groups report back.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XemXo57gG4t-Dt67rqh5fOQY8tlvsk83mGFv_HM4BSE/edit

Using the Synthesis Matrix for Project 2 How might you use the Synthesis Matrix for Your Project 2 - Synthesis Essay?

Thank You!