Best Practices for Conducting Systematic Reviews: Perspectives of Experienced Systematic Review Researchers

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  In Roundtable Session: Synthesizing Research on Critical Issues in Education and Discussing Best Practices for Doing So (Table 31)

Abstract

A systematic review (SR) is a research methodology used to synthesize primary research. In educational sciences, SRs have been gaining increasing attention. However, valid best practices for conducting SRs in educational sciences are still missing. We conducted twelve qualitative interviews to learn from experienced SR researchers across the world in various educational disciplines. The interviews focused on the review process, team roles, technologies, ethical considerations, benefits, challenges, and the outlook for future SRs. Several themes were identified providing best practices for conducting SRs. The findings have implications for researchers who wish to conduct SRs, reviewers and editors of journals who publish SRs, and instructors who teach students to conduct SRs.

Authors

• Yvonne M. Hemmler, University of Mannheim

• Florence Martin, North Carolina State University

• Tuba Gezer, The Ohio State University

• Dirk Ifenthaler, University of Mannheim