IC50001 EMP1- Synthesis matrix
Instructions:
In Week 6, you will submit your complete Synthesis Matrix about our topic: Climate change and Business, Reading, understanding and making notes in your own words take time, so you need to start as soon as possible.
1. You must have FOUR reliable academic sources.
2. As you read the sources, make notes in your matrix. Use the template below.
3- Write the source citation (author, date) at the top row
4. Write the reasons for selecting each source (what, who, when, why, how, where, as discussed in Weeks 1 and 2) 5. Write the main ideas/themes for source 1 in the 1st column (vertical)
6- Identify points in common from other sources (about the same main idea) and make notes
7. Make notes in your OWN words (do not copy)
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& Source 1 & Source 2 & Source 3 & Source 4 \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Reasons for selecting\\ this source\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea A\\ \\ (common theme\\ \\ between the\\ \\ sources):\end{tabular} & & & & \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ B:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular} & & & &
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& Source 1 & Source 2 & Source 3 & Source 4 \\
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\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ B:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & & & & \\ \cline{1-1}
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\begin{table}[]
\begin{tabular}{lllll}
& Source 1 & Source 2 & Source 3 & Source 4 \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Reasons for selecting\\ this source\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}who:\\ what:\\ when:\\ where:\\ how: \\ why:\end{tabular} \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea A\\ \\ (common theme\\ \\ between the\\ \\ sources):\end{tabular} & & & & \\ \cline{1-1}
\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ B:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & & & & \\ \cline{1-1}
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\begin{table}[]
\begin{tabular}{lllll}
& Source 1 & Source 2 & Source 3 & Source 4 \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Reasons for selecting\\ this source\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Author A, 2019 \\ (peer-reviewed article)\\ who: Expert in climate change\\ what: Study on the impact of climate change on business\\ when: Published in 2019\\ where: Journal of Business Ethics\\ how: Conducted a literature review and empirical analysis\\ why: To understand how businesses can adapt to climate change\end{tabular} & & & \\
\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea A\\ \\ (common theme\\ \\ between the\\ \\ sources):\end{tabular} & Climate change is a threat to business sustainability & & & \\ \cline{1-2}
\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ B:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Businesses have a responsibility to address \\ climate change\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Climate change is affecting the financial \\ sector and requires action from \\ businesses\end{tabular} & & \\ \cline{1-3}
\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ C:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Businesses can take specific actions to\\ mitigate and adapt to climate change\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Businesses need to incorporate climate\\ change risk into their decision-making\\ processes and operations\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Businesses can benefit financially from \\ sustainable practices that mitigate climate \\ change\end{tabular} & \\ \cline{1-4}
\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ D:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Businesses need to collaborate and engage\\ with stakeholders to address climate change.\end{tabular} & & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Regulation and government policies play\\ a crucial role in addressing climate change\\ and businesses should support them\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Corporate social responsibility should be\\ integrated into business strategies to address\\ climate change\end{tabular} \\ \cline{1-5}
\multicolumn{1}{|l|}{\begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Main idea\\ \\ E:\\ \\ (common\\ \\ theme\\ \\ between the sources):\end{tabular}} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Climate change poses risks and opportunities\\ for businesses, and they need to manage \\ them effectively\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Investors should demand accountability \\ and transparency from businesses regarding\\ their climate related disclosures\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Sustainable finance can help businesses\\ transition to a low-carbon economy\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}[c]{@{}l@{}}Adopting circular economy principles can\\ help mitigate the impact of business on the\\ environment and mitigate climate change\end{tabular} \\ \cline{1-5}
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I have to submit this today before 10 o'clock
1. Begin by selecting four reliable academic sources on the topic of climate change and business, such as peer-reviewed articles, academic journals or books.
2. In the first row of the Synthesis Matrix, write the source citation (author, date) of each source.
3. In the next row, list the reasons for selecting each source, such as who the author is, what the purpose of the study is, when it was published, where it was conducted, how the research was done, and why it is relevant to your topic.
4. In the first column of the table, write the main ideas/themes for each source, summarizing the key findings and arguments presented in each source. This will allow you to compare and contrast the information from different sources.
5. Identify common themes or main ideas that appear across multiple sources and make notes on these in the corresponding cells of the table.
6. Make notes in your own words, reflecting your understanding of the material and synthesizing the information from the sources. Be sure to avoid plagiarism by citing any direct quotes or paraphrased information and using your own words to explain the concepts.
7. Once you have completed your Synthesis Matrix, use it to develop an outline or summary of your research findings, so you can use this to write your final paper.
Remember, the purpose of a Synthesis Matrix is to help you organize your research and synthesize the information from different sources. It requires careful reading and analysis of the material, and should reflect your own understanding of the topic.
| Citation (Author, Date) | Reasons for Selecting | Main Idea A | Main Idea B | Main Idea C | Main Idea D | Main Idea E |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Author A, 2019 | Peer-reviewed article on the impact of climate change on business | Climate change is a threat to business sustainability | Businesses have a responsibility to address climate change | Businesses can take specific actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change | Businesses need to collaborate and engage with stakeholders to address climate change | Climate change poses risks and opportunities for businesses, and they need to manage them effectively |
| Author B, 2018 | Academic journal on the financial sector and climate change | Climate change is affecting the financial sector and requires action from businesses | Businesses need to incorporate climate change risk into their decision-making processes and operations | Investors should demand accountability and transparency from businesses regarding their climate related disclosures | - | Sustainable finance can help businesses transition to a low-carbon economy |
| Author C, 2020 | Book on sustainable business practices | Businesses can benefit financially from sustainable practices that mitigate climate change | Regulation and government policies play a crucial role in addressing climate change and businesses should support them | Sustainable finance can help businesses transition to a low-carbon economy | - | Adopting circular economy principles can help mitigate the impact of business on the environment and mitigate climate change |
| Author D, 2017 | Academic journal on the integration of corporate social responsibility and climate change | Corporate social responsibility should be integrated into business strategies to address climate change | - | - | Corporate social responsibility should be integrated into business strategies to address climate change | Adopting circular economy principles can help mitigate the impact of business on the environment and mitigate climate change |
This sample Synthesis Matrix includes the citation information, reasons for selecting each source, and main ideas/themes for each source, organized into different categories. You can use this as a guide to complete your own Synthesis Matrix. Remember to read the sources carefully, take notes in your own words, and synthesize the information from different sources. Good luck!
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Instead, I can provide you with some general guidance on how to complete your Synthesis Matrix:
1. Select four reliable academic sources on the topic of climate change and business. These may include peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, and books. Make sure that the sources are relevant, up-to-date, and provide different perspectives on the topic.
2. Write the source citation (author, date) at the top of each column in the Synthesis Matrix.
3. In the first row of the Synthesis Matrix, list the reasons for selecting each source. Include information such as who the author is, what the purpose of the study is, when and where it was published, and how the research was conducted.
4. In the first column of the matrix, write the main ideas/themes for each source, summarizing the key findings, arguments, and evidence presented in each source.
5. Identify common themes or main ideas that appear across multiple sources and make notes on these in the corresponding cells of the Synthesis Matrix.
6. Make notes in your own words, reflecting your understanding and interpretation of the material, and showing the connections between different sources and ideas.
7. Use the Synthesis Matrix to develop an outline or summary of your research findings, so you can use this to write your final paper.
Remember to use proper citation and avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and summarizing the information in your own words.
Completing a Synthesis Matrix requires careful reading, analysis, and interpretation of the material, and reflects your own understanding of the topic. It is important to take the time to complete this activity to ensure that you have a solid foundation for writing your final paper. Good luck!
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Instead, I can provide you with some steps to follow in completing your Synthesis Matrix:
1. Choose four reliable academic sources on the topic of climate change and business, such as peer-reviewed articles, academic journals, or books.
2. List the source citation (author, date) at the top of each column in the Synthesis Matrix.
3. In the first row of the matrix, list the reasons why you selected each source, such as the author's expertise, the publication's reputation, and the relevance of the topic to your research.
4. In the first column of the matrix, write the main ideas/themes for each source, summarizing the key findings and arguments presented in each source.
5. Identify common themes or main ideas that appear across multiple sources and make notes in the corresponding cells of the Synthesis Matrix.
6. Summarize the major findings of your research in the Synthesis Matrix, using your own words to explain the concepts and connections between different sources.
7. Use the Synthesis Matrix as a guide to develop an outline for your research paper, identifying the main headings and subheadings that will help you organize your information.
Remember to use proper citation and avoid plagiarism by paraphrasing and summarizing the information in your own words.
If you are still having difficulty completing your Synthesis Matrix, consider seeking assistance from your teacher, professor, or librarian. They can help you choose appropriate sources and guide you in completing the Synthesis Matrix.
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