Organise sources into themes, debates and evidence patterns instead of disconnected summaries.
Why this dissertation problem happens
Large reading lists feel unmanageable when notes are organised by author rather than research problem. A synthesis matrix reveals recurring concepts, disagreements, methods and gaps.
A practical next-step plan
- Define the review question and inclusion boundaries.
- Record sources in a structured evidence matrix.
- Group findings by concept or debate.
- Draft comparative paragraphs from the matrix.
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