03 / RESEARCH
From supplied sources to a literature matrix
Illustrative demonstrationThe challenge
A postgraduate learner needs to compare sources without losing track of what each one actually says.
Sample starting material
Fictional extracts only: Source A describes a survey of 40 learners; Source B describes eight interviews. These are sample labels, not published studies or citations.
Different methods. Compare with care.
Guided learning approach
We identify comparison fields, extract only supported information, and keep uncertainty visible.
Representative output
- Source A · Survey · n=40 · Finding: reported study habits · Limitation: self-report
- Source B · Interviews · n=8 · Finding: perceived barriers · Limitation: small contextual sample
- Synthesis · Both concern learning habits; their methods do not support direct numerical comparison
Checks needed
Open every original source. Verify quotations, page references, sample details, and interpretation. Never accept invented citations.
Reusable method
Supplied source → evidence extraction → traceable matrix → comparison → source verification.