Research Guides: Basic Research Strategies for the Social Sciences: Systematic Reviews vs. Literature Reviews

Systematic Reviews - What to Consider

Before you Begin:

Did you know, it takes an average of 18 months to complete a systematic review?
Did you know that it's recommended to have at least 3 people on a systematic review team?
Did you know that a systematic review answers a very specific type of research question? Is your question a good fit for a systematic review?

Contact your librarian, Emily Hart, to learn more about systematic reviews.

Systematic Review vs. Literature Review - What's the Difference?

Register your Systematic Review

"PROSPERO is an international database of prospectively registered systematic reviews in health and social care, welfare, public health, education, crime, justice, and international development, where there is a health related outcome." (Website- About)

Conducting a Literature Review

The Literature Review (25 minutes Video - opens in a new window))
This in-depth video lecture explains how to write a Literature Review, and examines which elements are required in one. This video was created the Student Learning Centre at Massey University, Auckland.