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Rules for writing a systematic review (Search and re-search the literature…
Rules for writing a systematic review
Define a topic and audience
Interesting
Important
Well-defined
Search and re-search the literature
Keep track of the search items
Use a citation manager
Define exclusion criteria early
Look for previous reviews
Critically appraise the review and learn from it
Find a new angle
Incorporate new evidence
Take notes while reading
Choose the type of review you'd like to write
Keep the review focussed but make it interesting to the broader audience
Be critical and consistent
Outline the: major achievements
main areas of debate/controversy
research questions that need addressing
Find a logical structure
Make use of feedback
If you include your own research, be objective
Be up-to-date, but don't neglect the older gems
"scientists cannot be expected to examine in detail every single new paper relevant to their interests"