Systematic Reviews

The library offers a 1-hour online introductory session that goes over the reasons to conduct a systematic review, what's required to do one, and how they are different from other types of reviews.

See the events calendar to register for the next session.

Request a consultation on: 

• Formulating a research question.
• Assessing the viability of a review.
• Clarifying the appropriate type of review.
• Suggestions on databases and search strategies.

If you have developed a protocol for a review, you may request an expert search conducted by a library faculty co-author.

To request an expert search for a review, be sure to include this information in the request form: 

• Type of review (systematic, scoping, umbrella, etc...).
• Research question (structured in a format such as PICO).
• List of any prior or related reviews published on the research question.
  • How will this review build upon or differ from prior or related reviews? 
• Criteria for study inclusion/exclusion. 
• List of example articles that would meet criteria for inclusion in the review.
• List of databases you plan to include in the review.
• Where you plan to publish the review?
• Estimated project timeline.

Due to high demand, there may be a waiting list for expert search requests. 

Research teams can request to collaborate on a review with a library faculty co-author.

Collaborations may include:

• Advising on protocol development and registration.
• Piloting review methods.
• Training research team members in the review process.

To request a collaboration, be sure to include this information in the request form:

• Type of review (systematic, scoping, umbrella, etc...).
• Research question (structured in a format such as PICO).
• List any prior or related reviews published on the research question.
  • How will this review build upon or differ from prior or related reviews? 
• Where do you plan to publish the review?
• What experience do the PI and research team have with conducting reviews?
• List any prior review publications from the PI or research team.
• Estimated project timeline.

Due to high demand, there may be a waiting list for collaboration requests.