- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Research Guides
- Evidence Synthesis, Systematic Review Services
- Screen Articles / Papers
Evidence Synthesis, Systematic Review Services : Screen Articles / Papers
Screening Process
Two to three members of your research team will screen the corpus of research literature independently, applying the team's a priori inclusion and exclusion criteria in two rounds, first by title/abstract and then by full article. Ideally, by having three members of the team so engaged, the team will come to a consensus about the articles they will consider eligible for their continued analysis (with the third team member to serve as a tie-breaker, when necessary). Similarly, this team approach will apply to data extraction decisions and risk-of-bias assessments.
Tools for Screening
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Covidence (for researchers with CALS, Education, Engineering, Extension, Nelson Institute, SOHE, and other UW-Madison schools/colleges/divisions)Contact our team (evsynth@library.wisc.edu) to request login access to Covidence. Please include your name and email address (wisc.edu).
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DistillerSRFee-based online application designed to assist with abstract and full-text screening, as well as data extraction and data output.
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ExcelSpreadsheet editor available to campus researchers through the Microsoft 365 suite of applications/tools.
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RayyanCollaborative screening tool that is free to explore with scalable pricing for additional services and support.
Finding and Retrieving Full Articles at UW-Madison
Searching for Known Articles:
The Articles Search from the Libraries site enables you to search many of our larger databases simultaneously. This search can also be used to run a quick search for a known article. Enter the title of the article into the search box and set to "Title" or "Anywhere". Follow links to view or to request a copy. You can also use the Citation Search form.
Searching for Known Journals:
If looking to determine whether the Libraries subscribe to a specific journal, magazine, or newspaper, search for that source using the Journals search.
When using any of these options, follow links or “Find it@UW” icons to access the full article.
If an article is unavailable, request a copy. Our libraries will provide a scan from print holdings or obtain a digitized copy for you from a partnering library institution.