Subject Guides

Systematic Review

A step by step guide

Why Register a Protocol

  • Protocol registration is a best practice recommended by major systematic review guidelines such as Cochrane, the JBI Manual, and the PRISMA Reporting Guidelines.
  • 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

Pre-Protocol Registration Checklist

Where to Register a Protocol