My Ipod 5th generation won't sync new music or playlists

Can someone please help me. I've added new music to Itunes and to my workout playlist (it's a playlist I made, not a smartlist - have no idea what a smartlist even is). When I plug my Ipod into my computer, it syncs ok. There are no error messages or anything. But when I look on my Ipod, the new music isn't in my library and my playlist isn't updated with the songs that I've added to it. I don't know what to do. Can anyone help me? Also, I'm new to this, so it will have to be explained Big Bird Barney Style. Thanks so much.

What exactly happens when you try to sync?
Was the iPod previous synced to another iTunes library/computer?
Have you successfully synced from this iTunes library/computer before?
Do the songs play in iTunes?
Do you have the right boxes checked to sync?
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