Based upon your readings for this week, write at least a 750-word paper in which you:

Define synthesis.

Explain how critical reading is different from critical writing.

Detail how a traditional literature review differs from a systematic literature review.

Describe a meta-analysis.

Be sure to write with clarity that demonstrates your depth of understanding of the information.

Cite any sources used.

Reading: The Literature Review: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students, Ch. 8, 9, and 11

Ridley, D. (2012). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students (2nd ed.). Sage.

Requirements: Full length