A systematic review is a specific research methodology with well-defined, internationally accepted characteristics. The library has created a self-paced and self-enrolled FLO module (FAN log in required) Systematic Literature searching' which covers:
If you are new to systematic reviews, we require that you work through the FLO module Prepare for your Project (15-30mins) before meeting with a librarian. This ensures you get the most from your appointment time.
If you have done a systematic review previously (or have done training from another source) please complete Design your project - checklist in preparation for your consultation.
If your systematic review is intended to inform PhD research or other examinable work, in accordance with the University’s academic integrity policy the librarian is not able to conduct the searches and translate into multiple sources.
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Flinders University Librarians support the Flinders University research community in their undertaking of Systematic Review activity through the provision of online training, workshops, and consultations when required. The following support model details the extent to which this team can support requests from across the research community. It is based on a three-tier model that has been well established at other academic institutions such as Sydney University and Stanford University.
Please be aware that all requests are dependent on team capacity and workloads and that we may need to defer some requests if necessary.
Acknowledgements:
A number of sources were consulted in preparing these guidelines, both national and international, with particular reference to the University of Sydney Library, see https://library.sydney.edu.au/research/downloads/sr-servicecharter.pdf
The three levels of service are as follows:
Usually up to 3 hours of service.
Research (HDR) students undertaking systematic reviews as part of their candidature and is sensitive to the University’s Academic Integrity policy while also supporting student learning.
Prequisites for this consultation include:
If you are new to systematic reviews, we require that you work through the FLO module Prepare for your Project (15-30mins) before meeting with a librarian. This ensures you get the most from your appointment time.
If you have done a systematic review previously (or have done training from another source) please complete Design your project - checklist in preparation for your consultation.
Part A Initial Search
Provide advice on finding existing systematic reviews.
Provide advice and guidance on identifying key articles and search terms.
Recommend databases for your subject area Pre-specify inclusion/exclusion criteria. |
Part B Main Search
Review or refine the research question/topic.
Help to identify main concepts using appropriate tools.
Review or create one search strategy in a major database.
Edit search strategies based on results.
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Part C Managing Citations
Provide support for reference management (e.g. Endnote)
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Notes: We require an initial search strategy to be emailed before your first consultation. We do not execute searches on your behalf, screen or collate results, or locate full-text content.
Usually up to 6 hours of service.
Available to support post-doctoral researchers undertaking systematic reviews; credit of the Librarian’s contribution should be made in any publication’s Acknowledgements.
Prequisites for this consultation include:
If you are new to systematic reviews, we require that you work through the FLO module Prepare for your Project (15-30mins) before meeting with a librarian. This ensures you get the most from your appointment time.
If you have done a systematic review previously (or have done training from another source) please complete Design your project - checklist in preparation for your consultation.
Part A Initial Search
Provide advice on finding existing systematic reviews.
Identify key articles and search terms.
Pre-specify inclusion/exclusion criteria |
Part B Main Search
Review or refine the research question/topic.
Identify main concepts using appropriate tools.
Review or create up to three search strategies in major databases.
Edit search strategies based on results.
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Part C Managing Citations
Provide support for reference management (e.g. Endnote)
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Part D Documentation
Provide advice on documenting search results (e.g. PRISMA). |
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Hours of service are by negotiation.
Offered as a co-authorship with post-doctoral researchers and will provide an agreed number of hours of research services as a part of the Systematic Review team.
Please contact the Library’s Coordinator (Research Engagement) to discuss consultations at this level.
Part A Initial Search
Provide advice on finding existing systematic reviews.
Identify key articles and search terms.
Pre-specify inclusion/exclusion criteria |
Part B Main Search
Review or refine the research question/topic.
Identify main concepts using appropriate tools.
Review or create up to three search strategies in major databases.
Edit search strategies based on results.
Run searches and extract results.
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Part C Managing Citations
Provide support for reference management (e.g. Endnote)
De-duplicate references and prepare Endnote library.
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Part D Documentation
Provide advice on documenting search results (e.g. PRISMA).
Contribute to Methods section of the paper.
Provide copies of search strategies for Appendices. |
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You may benefit from a personalised research consultation if you are undertaking a Systematic or Literature Review and are:
Appointments are 1 hour and are by phone or online.
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Email: library@flinders.edu.au
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