A systematic review collates and synthesises the findings from critically appraised studies to provide high-level evidence in answer to a clearly formulated question.

This introductory workshop covers:

• overview of key steps in conducting a systematic review
• introduction to key guidelines and reporting standards
• key elements in a protocol
• selecting appropriate databases
• developing an answerable research question
• creating a search strategy balancing precision and inclusiveness
• remapping the strategy across different search platforms

Undertaking a scoping review instead? The systematic approach to searching covered in this workshop is also part of scoping review methodology, and both review types will be accommodated.

Please note: the Systematic Review series primarily supports health disciplines. If you are undertaking a review where you need to search systematically/comprehensively, but are not following a specific systematic review methodology, you may find that the EDGE workshops 'Literature reviews: plan and manage your search' and 'Finding grey literature' better meet your needs.

It is recommended where possible to have access to two screens during this session. 

Related guides:

• Systematic reviews
• Scoping reviews

Related workshops:

• Systematic reviews (2 of 3): finding grey literature
• Systematic reviews (3 of 3): managing your results
• Systematic reviews: translating your search (health)
• Systematic searching for STEM

EDGEx / MyRD link: PhD, Professional Doctorate, Masters by Research candidates and academic staff must register using the EDGEx link.

For all other participants, click Begin Registration below.