Social Studies Synthesis Chart

I’ve gathered a set of peer-reviewed journal articles for a social-studies inquiry and now need a clear, moderately detailed synthesis chart that lets me see patterns, contrasts, and research gaps at a glance.

The chart should capture:
• Full APA reference for each article
• Research question or objective
• Methodology and participant details (where relevant)
• Key findings and conclusions
• Stated limitations or biases
• Direct relevance to my overarching inquiry question

A table format in either Excel, Google Sheets, or Word is fine as long as columns are easy to scan and filter. Aim for concise entries—no copy-pasted abstracts—so the document remains usable during discussion and presentation.

I’ll supply the PDFs and my inquiry focus once we start; you return the completed chart along with any quick notes that help me interpret cross-article trends. Accuracy in citation and faithful representation of each study’s core points are the two acceptance criteria I’ll use when reviewing the deliverable.