SLRSystematic Literature ReviewFrom Literature Discovery to Publication

STAGE 2 · GUIDED REVIEW WORKSPACE

7. Data Extraction and Synthesis

Pilot a structured extraction matrix and prepare evidence by RQ.

Step 7 of 7
From extracted evidence to synthesis
Extract study context, methods, findings and limitations; organize verified evidence into codes, categories and synthesis.
Step by step: Use fields that answer the review questions. Pilot on varied included studies before applying the form to the full set. 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

The extraction fields map to the review questions, capture traceable evidence, and support a stated synthesis approach.

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.

Data Extraction and Synthesis

Pilot a structured extraction matrix and prepare evidence by RQ.

Preserve page references and traceable evidence so every synthesis statement can be checked against included papers.
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