Now That You Have All Those Articles, How Do You Synthesize Them?
Unlike the annotated bibliography, the literature review does not just summarize each article or book. Instead, they synthesize. Some researchers find it helpful to develop a framework, making a column for each element that they want to compare. The elements vary depending on the research, making it easier to understand the relationships betweenallthe articles and how they relate to your research.Here'soneexample!
How To Organize and Cite Your Research
Citation management toolshelp you manage your research, collect and cite sources, and create bibliographies in a variety of citation styles. Each one has itsstrengths and weaknesses, but any are easier than doing it by hand! The Library offersworkshopson Endnote, Zotero, and Refworks. I'm also happy to help arrangea small group workshop, or one on one help with Zotero.
For more information on the various tools available, and more on Zotero, see the "Managing Citations" tab in this guide!