This document provides guidance on writing a literature review and using a synthesis matrix to organize sources. It explains that a literature review determines the current state of knowledge on a topic by examining multiple sources to identify areas of agreement and disagreement. A synthesis matrix allows the researcher to categorize arguments from different sources according to main topics. The matrix is completed by recording details from each source in the corresponding column. The literature review then analyzes patterns in the sources and synthesizes information without summarizing individual works. An example demonstrates how to transition between sources while drawing comparisons to synthesize information.