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Steps in a Systematic, Scoping, or Comprehensive Review

Comprehensive search for a scoping or systematic review, thesis, dissertation, or capstone..

Welcome

This SDSU Library Systematic and Scoping Review Workshop will give an overview of how to conduct a systematic review or scoping review for publication, or a systematized/comprehensive review for a thesis, dissertation, or capstone project.

This workshop will cover:

  • developing a research question,
  • deciding on a search strategy,
  • managing and screening citations,
  • when to consider quality assessment,
  • data extraction ideas,
  • reporting your search methodology.

The workshop will be conducted online, Thursday, March 21 from 3-4:30 pm. The workshop will be recorded. A recording will be sent to all who register. Register here.

What Type of Review are You Doing?

Systematic Review

Scoping Review

Systematized/Comprehensive Review

Conducted for Publication

Conducted for Publication

Conducted for Assignment, Thesis, or (Possibly) Publication

Protocol Required

Protocol Required

No Protocol Required

Focused Research Question

Broad Research Question

Either

Focused Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Broad Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Either

Requires Large Team

Requires Small Team

Usually 1-2 People

 

See also Cornell Library Decision Tree for review article types.

Simplified Steps for Systematic, Scoping and Comprehensive Reviews