PRACTICAL CHECKLIST
A step-by-step approach.
Define the review question
Clarify the topic, boundaries and key concepts before searching.
Build a search strategy
Select suitable databases and create keyword and synonym combinations.
Record decisions
Document sources, dates, inclusion criteria and the reasons for exclusions.
Organize evidence
Create a literature matrix covering methods, samples, findings and limitations.
Synthesize, do not list
Compare perspectives, explain disagreements and identify evidence gaps.
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