Help on conducting a (systematic) review

A (systematic) review article provides a summary of the state of affairs in a particular field. Review articles are written by experts based on extensive research. Reading a review therefore provides quick insight into a field or subject.

Searching for literature for a (systematic) reviews is not easy: your research needs to be reproducable, therefore creating clear documentation is very important. Information specialists and subject librarians can support you in the following, among others:

• analysis of the research question/PICO
• selection of relevant information resources
• composing comprehensive and systematic search strategies (in consultation with the client)
• reference management

Reviews can be written for the purpose of e.g. a graduation thesis/science internship, CAT, systematic review, journal article, bibliometrics or grant application. The whole search process will be documented.