SLRSystematic Literature ReviewFrom Literature Discovery to Publication

STAGE 2 · GUIDED REVIEW WORKSPACE

3. Title and Abstract Screening

Calibrate the criteria, then screen each unique record.

Step 3 of 7
Title and abstract screening decisions
Use Include, Exclude or Unclear consistently. Send unclear records to full-text assessment and document each decision.
Step by step: Use the shared Practice Pack to rehearse independent decisions. Record all decisions in your review system; summarize the method and disagreements here. 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 TIME45–60 min for a pilot
You are ready to continue when

Reviewers pilot the criteria, clarify ambiguous rules, and record Include, Exclude or Unclear decisions for every pilot record.

For the guided activity or pilot; total review time depends on the number of records and studies.

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

Open the shared screening practice pack → · Rayyan guide

Title and Abstract Screening

Calibrate the criteria, then screen each unique record.

Uncertain means the abstract lacks enough information. Do not guess; retrieve the full text when appropriate.
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