The Institute for Meta-Synthesis (IMS) releases new user guide: An Introduction to Qualitative Meta-Synthesis: A Method for Equity-Minded Researchers

In this user guide, researchers from TERC’s Institute for Meta-Synthesis offer a downloadable step-by-step guide for building knowledge and skills in qualitative meta-synthesis methods. Topics in this FREE user guide (221 pages) include: 

  • Developing an effective synthesis question 
  • Searching for literature using forward and backward snowballing  
  • Developing and applying critical appraisal selection criteria 
  • Creating analytical memos
  • Coding and conducting thematic analysis 
  • Writing synthesis manuscripts and grant proposals 
  • And more! 
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