What you will learn
A strong SLR begins with a research problem, not only a popular keyword. Clarify what is already known, what remains uncertain, and who will benefit from the review.
Complete these tasks
- State the broad domain and practical or theoretical problem.
- Conduct a preliminary scan for existing recent reviews.
- Identify the population, technology, intervention, phenomenon, or context.
- Set boundaries for discipline, publication type, language, and period.
- Write a provisional title that reflects the intended contribution.
Scope statement pattern
This review examines [phenomenon] in [context/population] to determine [purpose], covering studies published from [period].
Quality check
- The topic addresses a clear gap or unresolved issue.
- The scope is neither too broad nor too narrow.
- The topic can be investigated using published studies.
- The contribution differs from recent reviews.