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- PareWagnerPrester2023: table 1
- Research Synthesis Methods
## Summary - Literature reviews serve different **goals**—describing, understanding, explaining, and theory testing. - There are **multiple forms and types** of reviews, including background sections, review protocols, or standalone papers. - We explored the **typology by Paré et al. (2015)** and how different review types align with specific goals. - Clearly defining the review goal and type is essential to ensure **internal coherence** with its key dimensions and steps.
## Practice: First draft of a review protocol  **Task**: Create a quick draft for your protocol, covering the following elements: - Title and keywords - Introduction in bullet points - Background (what contents you would cover)
- Discussion of your proposals