Literature Review Protocol
Complete this multi-step protocol form. Start with the introduction, then provide your research focus, scope, evidence types, search strategies, analytical approach, reporting structure, and email address. After submission, you will receive the filled protocol as a PDF attachment.
Step 1 – Defining the Research Focus
Problem in Practice
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Research Topic / Question
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Type of Literature Review
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Please Select
Systematic Review
Scoping Review
Integrative Review
Narrative Review
Rapid Review
Meta-analysis
Other
Literature Review Objectives
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Identify gaps in the literature
Summarize existing evidence
Clarify concepts and definitions
Assess study quality
Map key themes and trends
Inform future research
Support practice or policy decisions
Other
Step 2 – Scope and Variables
Location / Setting
Reference Period
Concepts / Variables / Search Terms
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Language of Publication
Please Select
English
Spanish
French
German
Portuguese
Chinese
Japanese
Other
Other Filters and Scope Limitations
Step 4 – Search Strategies
Sources of Evidence
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Searching Strategies / Techniques
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Database search
Citation chasing
Keyword searching
Boolean operators
Subject headings
Grey literature search
Hand searching
Other
Step 5 – Analytical Approach
Characteristics to be Analyzed
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Methods of Analysis
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Thematic analysis
Content analysis
Descriptive statistics
Comparative analysis
Meta-analysis
Other
Student Email Address
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example@example.com
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