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Literature searching

Introduction

Literature searching is an essential skill and an important component of any good review or research project. This guide has been created to step you through the various stages with a focus on comprehensive or systematic searching. 

 

Which review type?

An important first step is to work out which review type is suitable for your project and ensure you follow the relevant conduct and reporting guidelines. If you are not sure take a look at some of the resources below to understand the differences between various review types.

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