Synthesis Paper – Researcher Skills

Due May 3rd

In Topic 3, you read three articles about the skills of the researcher. In this assignment, you will identify three themes common to the articles and write a synthesis paper about research skills using evidence from the articles to support your themes. Use the skills you developed in RES-815 while completing the Emerging Writer Worksheet in which you identified themes, supported them with evidence from the articles, built a thesis claim, and outlined your paper.

General Requirements: Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment:

· Review the articles by Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan (2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and Davidson (2015) located in the Study Materials for this topic.

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:

Write a paper (1,000-1,250 words) that synthesizes the Lindsay (2015); Lee, Chang, and Bryan (2020); and Klocko, Marshal, and Davidson (2015) articles. Your paper should include the following:

1. An introduction that introduces and provides context for the topic. This includes presenting a clear thesis statement.

2. Identification of and support for three themes with evidence from each article. Synthesize your discussion of the topic to support your thesis.

3. A conclusion that demonstrates support of your thesis statement, briefly summarizes the main points from your three themes, and makes recommendations for future research on the topic.

ARTICLES

Lindsay, S. (2015). What works for doctoral students in completing their thesis? Teaching in Higher 

Education, 20(2). 183-196. http://doi.org/10.1080/13562517.2014.974025

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Read:

Lee, H., Chang, H., & Bryan, L. (2020). Doctoral students’ learning success in online-based

leadership programs: Intersection with technological and relational factors. International 

Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 21(1), 61-81.

http://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v20i5.4462

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Read:

Klocko, B. A., Marshal, S. M., & Davidson, J. F. (2015). Developing practioner-scholar doctoral

candidates as critical writers. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 15(4). 21-31.

http://www.na-businesspress.com/JHETP/KlockoBA_Web15_4_.pdf

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Synthesis is the act of creating something new from multiple existing entities. Synthesis of research, then, is creating a new idea from existing ideas. Synthesis of research is not a single innate skill. Rather, it is a process learned through time and practice. At the doctoral level, writing is a continual process of revision as learners improve skills and build subject matter expertise.

In Topic 4, you submitted a Synthesis Paper and received both feedback from your instructor and a grade for your work. In this assignment, you will expand upon your original paper with additional research from additional sources, incorporate feedback from your instructor, and provide a reflection section addressing your revision process.

General Requirements:

Use the following information to ensure successful completion of the assignment: 

· Locate the Synthesis Paper you completed in Topic 4 and the feedback provided by your instructor.

· Locate and download the Revised Synthesis Paper Supplemental Articles List.

· This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

· Doctoral learners are required to use APA style for their writing assignments. The APA Style Guide is located in the Student Success Center.

· Refer to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association for specific guidelines related to doctoral-level writing. The manual contains essential information on manuscript structure and content, clear and concise writing, and academic grammar and usage.

· You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.

Directions:

Locate the Synthesis Paper you completed in Topic 4.

Select two additional articles from the Revised Synthesis Paper Supplemental Articles List in the Study Materials for this course.

Using the feedback provided by your instructor and information from the two additional articles you selected, write a Revised Synthesis Paper with Reflection (1,250-1,800 words). Include the following in your paper:

1. A Reflection (250-300 words) in which you discuss your revision process and how you incorporated your instructor’s feedback into the revised version. Like the format of an abstract, this section will receive its own page following the title page and preceding the Introduction.

2. An introduction that provides context for the topic. This includes presenting a clear thesis statement.

3. Support for your identified themes with evidence from each original article. You must also incorporate additional support from sources included on the supplemental articles list. Synthesize your discussion of the topic to support your thesis.

4. A conclusion that demonstrates support of your thesis statement, brief summary of the main points from your two themes, and recommendations for future research on the topic.