Preparing for your Review
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Undertaking any scientific study requires planning and preparation prior to initiating the project.
- Assemble your research & review team.
- Take the time and effort to hone your research question.
- Develop a timeline for your project.
- Determine how best to manage your project and meet assigned deadlines.
- Institute a communication plan for the review team members.
Consult Cochrane Interactive Learning Module 1. Introduction to Conducting Systematic Reviews for further information. *Please note you will need to register for a Cochrane account while initially on the Mayo network. You'll receive an email message containing a link to create a password and activate your account.*
Target Journals for Future Publication
As you assemble a team and develop your research question, think about which journals might publish your completed review.
- What is the topic of your review?
- Are there journals that have published evidence synthesis reviews on similar or related subjects?
- Read some of the reviews that have been published in your targeted journals.
- Read the journal's instructions for authors. What reporting guidelines are required for a systematic review?