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Research Synthesis Project

Guide students through comprehensive research using AI tools.

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Research Writing Analysis Intermediate Level

Learning Objectives

  • Develop advanced research skills using AI tools
  • Synthesize information from multiple sources
  • Evaluate source credibility and relevance
  • Create coherent research narratives
  • Practice effective documentation

Week 1: Research Planning

  • Topic selection
  • Research question development
  • Source identification

Week 2: Data Collection

  • Source analysis
  • Information gathering
  • Initial synthesis

Week 3: Analysis & Writing

  • Pattern identification
  • Synthesis writing
  • Draft review

Research Phase

Sample Prompts:

1. "Analyze these sources for common themes related to [topic]..."
2. "Identify potential gaps in the current research about..."
3. "Generate research questions based on these findings..."

Analysis Phase

Sample Prompts:

1. "Compare methodologies used in these studies..."
2. "Synthesize the key findings from these papers..."
3. "Identify contradictions in these research results..."

Writing Phase

Sample Prompts:

1. "Help me organize these findings into a coherent structure..."
2. "Suggest transitions between these sections..."
3. "Review this paragraph for clarity and academic tone..."

Research Process (30%)

  • Source quality and variety
  • Research documentation
  • AI tool utilization
  • Process reflection

Analysis (40%)

  • Synthesis depth
  • Critical thinking
  • Pattern identification
  • Conclusion validity

Final Product (30%)

  • Organization
  • Clarity
  • Academic style
  • Documentation quality

For Instructors

  • Schedule regular check-ins during each phase
  • Maintain documentation requirements
  • Encourage AI tool experimentation
  • Focus on process over product

For Students

  • Keep detailed research logs
  • Document AI interactions
  • Save successful prompts
  • Maintain regular backups