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    What's the difference between summarizing and synthesizing sources?

    My advisor wrote on my draft: “This is summary, not synthesis” . I don't understand the difference. A writing guide explains: Summary: “Smith says X. Jones says Y. Brown says Z.” (list) Synthesis: “Researchers have explored X from multiple angles. Smith and Jones found evidence supporting Y...
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    How do I know when I've read enough sources and can start writing?

    I have 40 sources for my research paper and keep finding more. Every time I think I'm done, I find one more article that seems crucial. A professor told me: “You're not writing a book. At some point, you have to stop reading and start writing” . But how do I know when that point is? I'm scared...
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