SLRSystematic Literature ReviewFrom Literature Discovery to Publication
Step 09 of 10

Extract and Synthesise Data

Transform the included studies into structured evidence and defensible answers to the research questions.

Extract consistently

  1. Create fields directly linked to every RQ.
  2. Pilot the form on several varied studies.
  3. Capture bibliographic, contextual, methodological, and outcome data.
  4. Record page references and verbatim evidence where needed.
  5. Clean terminology and preserve the original meaning.
  6. Produce descriptive summaries, classifications, and themes.
  7. Compare patterns, contradictions, limitations, and gaps.
  8. Write a direct evidence-based answer to every RQ.
Typical extraction fields

Study ID, aim, context, sample or dataset, method, tool, evaluation metric, findings, limitations, and future work.

Quality check

  • Every extracted field supports an RQ or study description.
  • Categories are defined and applied consistently.
  • Claims can be traced back to included studies.
  • Synthesis goes beyond counting papers.