LITERATURE REVIEW -Evaluation Checklist

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ABSTRACT

  • Is the specific purpose of the review stated?
  • Are the search methods clearly described?
  • Are the important findings clearly summarized?
  • Are the major conclusions and recommendations clearly outlined?

    INTRODUCTION

  • Is the specific purpose of the review clearly stated?
  • Were the sources and the methods for identifying the relevant sources clearly described?
  • Were the guidelines for including and excluding articles clearly identified?

    FINDINGS

  • Was the validity of the included articles assessed objectively?
  • Were the limitations of the results of the relevant studies identified?
  • Was variation in the findings of relevant studies critically analyzed?
  • Were the findings of the relevant studies combined appropriately?

    CONCLUSIONS

  • Was a clear summary of pertinent findings provided?
  • Were the authors' conclusions supported by the evidence provided?
  • Were specific directives for new research initiatives proposed?

    REFERENCES

  • Are references relevant, current and appropriate in number?

    OVERALL IMPRESSIONS

  • Do the merits of this review of the literature outweigh the flaws?

    Provided by Alan Adams, D.C.
    Chairman of the Research Division
    Los Angeles College of Chiropractic