research-synthesis

To synthesize multiple sources, you extract claims from each source, construct a synthesis matrix mapping themes against sources, and draft a paragraph with explicit citations highlighting consensus and contradictions.

A synthesis matrix is a grid mapping themes against multiple sources to surface where evidence agrees, diverges, or contradicts, providing structured traceability for your integrated analysis.

Writing a synthesis paragraph with traceability involves extracting claims from your sources, mapping them in a matrix, and drafting an integrated point of view with explicit citations for every claim made.

Yes, this synthesis method applies directly to competitive analyses, policy reviews, and market scans by integrating 3 to 10 sources into a traceable point of view with actionable recommendations.

You need to provide between 3 and 10 sources to build a cited synthesis matrix that effectively surfaces agreements, divergences, and contradictions into a single integrated point of view.

The best way to integrate contradictory evidence is constructing a synthesis matrix to map disagreements, then drafting a synthesis paragraph with explicit citations and a concise so-what recommendation.