1. Synthesising from different sources

2. to introduce the idea of constructing a text which combines the ideas of other authors with your own ideas to raise awareness of strategies and language for summarizing and evaluating the ideas of other authors Aims

3. Different scholars interpret the concept of leadership differently (Yukl, 1998). Some typical examples can be listed as follows; leadership is the process of influencing activities of a group towards goal-setting (Stodgill 1974); leadership is the initiation of a new structure for accomplishing goals (Lipham, 1964); and leadership is a force to initiate action (Kenzevich, 1975). It is really difficult to achieve a definition that is acceptable to all (Bass 1985). Example 1

4. At University, why are you asked to use ideas from others sources when you write academic texts? Why?

5. ‘In the assignment you are expected to develop your own ideas and state your own opinions.However, the work of other people will be essential to the development of your own thoughts and ideas. You need to identify what ideas of other people you have drawn upon so that the those assessing your work know how you have used these ideas in forming your own conclusions.’ Study Guide University of Winchester 2009 Instructions for an assignment

6. What is research? Why do people do it? Think about what you mean by research. Now, with a partner, write a definition here. Research is ….. Exploring meaning

7. What is research? Both the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary (2003), and _______________________________________________ define research as This fairly general definition is further expanded by _________________, who believes that Spencer (2006) does not actually define research, but looks at Her principal claim is that Dawson (2002) is only concerned with In this paper, therefore, research will be used to mean References: A framework