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Step 4: Register a Protocol
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Scoping Reviews
This guide provides a step by step breakdown of how to conduct a scoping review and how librarians can assist in the process.
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Step 0: Pre-Review Tasks
Step 1: Scoping Review Protocol Development
Step 2: Choose Scoping Review Tools
Step 3: Develop a Systematic Search Strategy
Library Research FAQ
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Scoping Review Search Strategy Tutorials
Step 4: Register a Protocol
Why Register A Protocol
Protocol Resources & Registration
Step 5: Run Finalized Searches
Step 6: Standardized Article Screening
Step 7: Data Extraction and Analysis
Step 8: Synthesize the Results
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Step 0: Pre-Review Tasks
Step 1: Scoping Review Protocol Development
Step 2: Choose Scoping Review Tools
Step 3: Develop a Systematic Search Strategy
Library Research FAQ
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Scoping Review Search Strategy Tutorials
Step 4: Register a Protocol
Why Register A Protocol
Protocol Resources & Registration
Step 5: Run Finalized Searches
Step 6: Standardized Article Screening
Step 7: Data Extraction and Analysis
Step 8: Synthesize the Results
Academic Publishing 101
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Librarian Assistance
Why Register A Protocol
Protocol registration is a best practice recommended by major guidelines such as the
JBI Manual
.
Reduces bias by establishing your criteria a priori
Much of the information within the protocol will assist with the article formatting and writing
Promotes transparent research methodology and open science
Establishes provenance of your research topic
Reduces duplication of efforts and promotes collaboration
Protocol Resources & Registration
BMJ Open Science
BMJ Open Science accepts protocols for publication.
Open Science Framework
OSF is the most common place to deposit protocols for scoping reviews. OSF is completely free to use.
How to Create a Preregistration in OSF
This page breaks down step-by-step how to register your protocol in OSF.
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