, not copying and pasting from the sources.
8- Use bullet points and be concise.
9- See the example below as a guide.
Example Synthesis Matrix:
| Source Citation | Reasons for selecting the source | Main Ideas/Themes of source 1 | Points in common from other sources |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Smith, J. (2018). Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility. Journal of Business Ethics. | This is a peer-reviewed academic article that focuses on how businesses can be responsible in tackling climate change. This article was selected because it discusses how businesses can address climate change as a social issue. | - Businesses have a social responsibility to address climate change. <br> - Climate change is a global problem that needs immediate action. | - Other sources emphasize the role of businesses in addressing climate change as a social issue. |
| Jones, S. (2017). The Business Case for Climate Action. Harvard Business Review. | This article was selected as it discusses the business case for acting on climate change. | - Businesses that take action on climate change can benefit in the long-term. <br> - Companies are facing increasing pressure to act on climate change from stakeholders such as investors and customers. | - Other sources also discuss the benefits for businesses that address climate change. |
| Brown, M. (2019). Climate Change Adaptation Strategies for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. Journal of Cleaner Production. | This article was selected because it focuses on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can adapt to the effects of climate change. | - SMEs are vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. <br> - Adaptation strategies can help SMEs reduce risk and improve resilience. | - Other sources also focus on how SMEs can address the impacts of climate change. |
| Johnson, R. (2016). The Politics of Climate Change and Business. European Management Journal. | This article was selected because it discusses the political implications of climate change for businesses. | - Businesses need to navigate the complex political environment to take action on climate change. <br> - Political action is necessary to create an enabling environment for businesses to address climate change. | - Other sources highlight the importance of political action in addressing climate change. |