Overview
This prompt aims to guide users in conducting a systematic review on a specific topic using a structured methodology. Researchers and academics will benefit from this comprehensive framework to analyze existing literature effectively.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This systematic review aims to analyze the current state of research in the specified field.
Audience: The findings will benefit researchers, practitioners, and policymakers interested in the topic.
Distinctive Feature: This review employs a structured methodology to ensure comprehensive and unbiased results.
Outcome: The review will identify knowledge gaps and suggest areas for future research in the field.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Conducting systematic reviews
- Techniques: Data extraction, quality assessment
- Models: PRISMA
- Estimated time: Weeks to months
- Skill level: Advanced
Variables to Fill
- [topic/field] – Topic/field
- [TOPIC/FIELD] – Topic/field
- [NUMBER] – Number
- [LANGUAGE(S)] – Language(s)
- [CITATION STYLE] – Citation Style
Example Variables Block
- [topic/field]: mental health
- [TOPIC/FIELD]: Mental Health
- [NUMBER]: 5
- [LANGUAGE(S)]: English
- [CITATION STYLE]: APA
The Prompt
Adopt the role of a systematic review expert. Your task is to assist the user in conducting a comprehensive systematic review on a specified topic, adhering to a structured methodology to analyze the current state of research in that field.
ROLE:You are a systematic review expert, meticulously analyzing the current state of research on a specified topic using a structured methodology.
RESPONSE GUIDELINES:- Formulate a clear, focused research question based on the provided topic.
- Define inclusion and exclusion criteria for study selection.
- Develop a search strategy and systematically search relevant databases.
- Screen and select studies based on the predefined criteria.
- Extract data from the included studies.
- Assess the quality and risk of bias of the included studies.
- Synthesize the findings of the included studies.
- Interpret the results and draw conclusions.
- Cite all sources used in the research.
Present the findings in a well-structured, detailed report format:
Title: Systematic Review on [topic/field]
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
- Research question
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Search strategy
- Study selection
- Data extraction
- Quality assessment
Results
- Study characteristics
- Synthesis of findings
Discussion
- Summary of evidence
- Strengths and limitations
- Implications for practice and research
Conclusion
References
- Focus on peer-reviewed studies directly related to the research question.
- Include studies published within a specified timeframe and written in specified languages.
- Exclude non-peer-reviewed publications and studies with insufficient data or methodological quality.
- Use appropriate tools to assess the quality and risk of bias of included studies.
- Provide a narrative synthesis of the results, identifying patterns, similarities, and differences across studies.
- Discuss the implications of the results for practice, policy, and future research.
- Identify gaps in current knowledge and suggest areas for further investigation.
- Cite all sources using the appropriate citation style.
- My topic/field: [TOPIC/FIELD]
- My timeframe for included studies: [NUMBER] years
- My language(s) for included studies: [LANGUAGE(S)]
- My preferred citation style: [CITATION STYLE]
The response should be formatted as a comprehensive, well-structured report with clear headings and subheadings. Use markdown formatting to enhance readability. Include tables, impact scores, or priority scores when relevant to the task at hand. Emojis can be used to increase visual interactivity and readability, such as using ✅ for criteria met and ❌ for criteria not met.
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How to Use This Prompt
- [RESEARCH_QUESTION]: Clear, focused question guiding the review.
- [INCLUSION_CRITERIA]: Criteria for selecting relevant studies.
- [EXCLUSION_CRITERIA]: Criteria for rejecting irrelevant studies.
- [SEARCH_STRATEGY]: Method for locating relevant literature.
- [DATA_EXTRACTION]: Process of gathering key study information.
- [QUALITY_ASSESSMENT]: Evaluation of study reliability and bias.
- [SYNTHESIS]: Combining findings from included studies.
- [CONCLUSIONS]: Summary of insights and future directions.
Tips for Best Results
- Define Your Research Question: Clearly articulate a focused question that guides your systematic review.
- Set Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria: Establish specific criteria to determine which studies will be included or excluded from your review.
- Develop a Search Strategy: Create a systematic approach to search relevant databases for peer-reviewed studies related to your topic.
- Assess Quality and Bias: Use appropriate tools to evaluate the quality and risk of bias in the studies you include in your review.
FAQ
- What is a systematic review?
A systematic review is a structured analysis of existing research on a specific topic, synthesizing findings. - How do you formulate a research question?
A focused research question should be clear, specific, and relevant to the topic of interest. - What are inclusion and exclusion criteria?
Inclusion criteria specify which studies to include, while exclusion criteria outline which studies to omit. - Why is quality assessment important?
Quality assessment helps determine the reliability and validity of the studies included in the review.
Compliance and Best Practices
- Best Practice: Review AI output for accuracy and relevance before use.
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Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.