Essential Questions
1. What is synthesis?
2. What is the difference between explanatory synthesis and argumentative synthesis?
3. How does synthesis differ from other processes or terms used in developing the literature review?
4. What is the difference between summary and synthesis?
5. What are some strategies one can use to synthesize research studies and literary articles?
6. How does synthesis �t into the literature review?
In what ways do men and women communicate differently?
How do you think that other statuses, such as race, ethnicity, and social class, interact
with sex to influence communication?
What theoretical perspectives introduced in Chapter 1 are useful in explaining sex
differences in communication?