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Research synthesis checklist
Research synthesis checklist
Category: playbook
A checklist for turning research into grounded conclusions.
Start with a question
Write the research question before collecting sources.
Evaluate sources
Use source-trust and preserve citation-practices.
Extract claims
Create source-notes for each important source.
Compare evidence
Look for agreement, disagreement, gaps, and assumptions.
Build a map
Use maps-of-content to organize the topic.
Synthesize
Write a short synthesis that explains what you now believe and what remains uncertain.