A literature review uses past research to support new research. It provides background information and builds a logical argument to back its conclusions (Machi et al., 2022).
There are various types of literature reviews, each with its own methodology and purpose. Understanding these differences is crucial for selecting the most appropriate review type for your research objectives.
Discover the most suitable type of review for your needs by consulting the Cornell University Decision Tree or/and check the table for more details.
The article by Amog et al. (2022) discusses the "Right Review" tool, which is designed to help reviewers select the most appropriate knowledge synthesis method for their research. This web-based tool asks users a series of simple questions and then suggests methods from a pool of 41 different knowledge synthesis approaches
| Conducting a Systematic Literature Review | The distinction between a systematic literature review and a literature review can often be confusing. This video distinguishes between the two and summarises the process involved in conducting a systematic literature review in the context of a major research paper. |
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| Features and benefits of a systematic review | Cochrane Traning series video. |
| Key Steps in a Systematic Review - Module 1: Asking the right question | Module 1 in a short series on key steps involved in producing a systematic review. This brief video is all about making sure the question is right. This video was produced by Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Crowd. |
| Key Steps in a Systematic Review - Module 2: Finding the evidence | Module 2 in a short series on key steps involved in producing a systematic review. This brief video is all about finding the evidence for your systematic review. This video was produced by Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Crowd. |
| Key Steps in a Systematic Review - Module 3: Assessing the evidence | Module 3 in a short series on key steps involved in producing a systematic review. This brief video is all about the importance of assessing the studies you have found for your systematic review. This video was produced by Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Crowd. |
| Key Steps in a Systematic Review - Module 4: Synthesising the evidence | Module 4 in a short series on key steps involved in producing a systematic review. This final video is about the important step in producing a systematic review known as synthesising the evidence! This video was produced by Evidence Synthesis Ireland and Cochrane Crowd. |
| PRISMA Literature Review (Flow Chart & Example) | Are you planning to conduct a systematic literature review and want to follow the PRISMA protocol for this? This video explains what PRISMA is and show you exactly how you can apply it in your own literature review. |
| Systematic Reviews Library Guide | ECU's library guide to assist staff and students undertaking systematic reviews. |
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