Searching for studies: A guide to information retrieval for Campbell systematic reviews
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Searching for studies: A guide to information retrieval for Campbell systematic reviews
Abstract
This guide outlines general issues in searching for studies; describes the main sources of potential studies; and discusses how to plan the search process, design, and carry out search strategies, manage references found during the search process and document and report the search process.
Keywords: search; systematic reviews.
© 2024 The Author(s). Campbell Systematic Reviews published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of The Campbell Collaboration.
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