Guide overview
Systematic and systematic-like reviews identify, select, critically evaluate and synthesise research to answer a clearly defined question.
This guide steps through how to develop a Systematic or systematic-like review in Business.
1. Choose your review type
2. Plan your literature search
3. Search for literature
4. Review the evidence
5. Write and publish
If you need help deciding on the right review type for your review question, or any of the steps outlined in this guide contact your Scholarly Services Librarians.
Types of reviews
Systematic-like reviews include a range of review types. In Business, common review types include Systematic Reviews, Scoping Reviews, Rapid Reviews, and Systematized Reviews. The purpose of your research informs which type you choose.
Common review features
Regardless of the type of systematic-like review, they all have to meet the following criteria:
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Transparent Publish your search method for others to see. |
Reproducible Provide enough detail for others to test your method. |
Exhaustive Use all relevant resources to avoid missing important literature. |
Minimise bias Do not pick and choose literature that suits your premise. Assess fairly. |
Note
Sometimes, these are referred to as evidence syntheses, because a systematic literature search is conducted to synthesise all available evidence (or research) to help answer a review question.
Benefits of reviews
Reviews are useful for answering review questions, identifying gaps in the literature, synthesising evidence on a particular question, and helping to make evidence-based decisions in the business environment.