How To Write A Literature Review - Literature Synthesis Phrases Every Dissertation Needs

🎓 GET 1-ON-1 HELP: https://gradcoach.com/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=xmlkQhX_OkA 🧰 FREE RESEARCH TOOLKIT: https://gradcoach.com/toolkit/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=xmlkQhX_OkA 📚 FREE EVENTS & WORKSHOPS: https://gradcoach.com/events/?utm_source=YT&utm_campaign=xmlkQhX_OkA If your literature review feels like a string of summaries, you’re missing synthesis. Synthesis is about comparing, connecting, and debating what different studies say — not just reporting them one by one. In this video, Dr. Matthew Courtney from Grad Coach explains what synthesis actually is, why it matters, and the kinds of words and phrases you can use to clearly connect studies in your literature review. You’ll learn: - What examiners mean by “synthesis” - The difference between summarising and synthesising - Useful language for comparing and contrasting studies - How to express agreement, support, and disagreement between sources - A simple spoken-first technique to unlock synthesis ideas - How to deepen synthesis through critical analysis If you’ve been told to “add more synthesis” but don’t know what that really means, this video will give you a practical starting point. 00:00 Introduction to Key Terms for Synthesis 00:25 Using Compare and Contrast Language 00:45 Conversational Approach to Synthesis 01:18 Practical Tips for Effective Synthesis 01:55 Deepening Your Critical Analysis This video is an extract from our Literature Review Q&A session - watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/SStsFmEsZzE