SLRSystematic Literature ReviewFrom Literature Discovery to Publication

STAGE 2 · GUIDED REVIEW WORKSPACE

2. Deduplicate Records

Combine source exports and determine the unique record set.

Step 2 of 7
Deduplication workflow
Match DOI first, then compare title, author and year. Review uncertain matches and retain the original database exports.
Step by step: Retain untouched original exports. Record actual counts and the method used to identify duplicate records. Your work is saved in this browser; export the final portfolio to keep a backup.
Stage 2 output worksheetRecord your decisions and evidence here. Use separate tool pages for software setup; keep the complete record-level dataset in your selected review system.
ESTIMATED HANDS-ON TIME20–30 min
You are ready to continue when

Original exports are preserved, duplicates are documented, and the unique-record count reconciles with the imported files.

Tools and prompts for this stepLearn the software on its own guide. Return here to record verified outputs.

Use the shared practice set to rehearse duplicate detection →

Deduplicate Records

Combine source exports and determine the unique record set.

Do not count the same report twice. A second report about one study may be related evidence rather than a duplicate record.
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