Key Phases of the Synthesis Project

1. Formulating an overall vision/goal: What is my subject, what is its purpose, who is my audience?

2. Gathering  background information: What have others contributed to understanding this issue? How does this relate to my own project?

3. Establishing possible directions and priorities: What is my vision/direction for this project? What is clear to me, what is prioritized? 

4. Stating propositions and counter-propositions: What premises, propositions does my project depends upon? In light of this, which ones of my own am I considering? 

5. Designing of remaining research and writing: How clear are my objectives with respect to process and product, including personal development as a reflective practitioner? What is the sequence in which I have arranged my work to realize these objectives?

6. Preparing for presentations on work-in-progress: What new learning will I present to my classmates? What do I want them to come away with and how will I accomplish this in a compelling way?

7. Refining the writing process: In what ways do I need to tighten the relationship between chapters and generally improve the flow of language?

8. Practicing before classmates: How ready am I to present the opening 5-10 minutes of my open house presentation to my classmates?

9. Evaluating the process: What has worked well in the domains of process/product for me and what could be changed, modified, improved?

10. Finalizing the process: Have I have satisfied all of the CCT Program and UMB requirements for submitting the final document?