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  Top Database Sources for Academic Review Work: Your Ultimate Guide Writing a review paper or conducting a literature review is a crucial step in any research project. To create a comprehensive and well-rounded review, accessing credible and authoritative academic sources is essential. But where do you find these sources? In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best database sources you can use for your review work, whether you’re a student, researcher, or professional looking to dive deep into your topic. Why Are Academic Databases Important? Academic databases curate peer-reviewed journals, articles, conference papers, theses, and more — providing reliable and up-to-date information. Using these databases helps you: Find quality sources quickly Access full-text articles or abstracts Track citations and discover influential works Explore a wide range of disciplines Top Database Sources for Review Work 1. Google Scholar Best for: Quick, broad searches Why use...

"PRISMA in Action: How to Conduct Systematic Reviews the Right Way" Making Systematic Reviews Less Scary and More Practical – Especially for Education Researchers 🔍 What is PRISMA and Why Should You Care? If you're a student, researcher, or educator diving into systematic reviews, you’ve probably heard the term  PRISMA  tossed around. But what is it, really? PRISMA  stands for  Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses . It’s a checklist and flow diagram used to improve how researchers report their systematic reviews. In simple terms, PRISMA helps ensure your research is transparent, complete, and trustworthy. Imagine you’re baking a cake using a recipe. PRISMA is like a standard recipe format — so that anyone following your steps knows exactly what ingredients you used, how long you baked it, and what to expect. 🧠 Why Education Researchers (and Others) Should Use PRISMA In education, where interventions, teaching methods, or learning outco...

  How to Conduct a Literature Review in Notion (Step-by-Step Guide + Free Template) ✨ Introduction A literature review is a critical part of any academic writing process. It allows researchers to evaluate what has already been studied, identify gaps in the field, and build a strong foundation for their research question. However, managing dozens (or even hundreds) of sources can be overwhelming. That's where Notion comes in. With flexible databases and customizable templates, Notion can transform your literature review from a chaotic pile of PDFs into an organized, searchable system. In this post, I’ll explain how I conduct my literature reviews using Notion and share a free template you can duplicate and start using immediately. 🔍 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Notion for Literature Reviews ✏️ Step 1: Set Up Your Literature Review Tracker Start by duplicating the free Literature Review Tracker template (link below). The table includes: Column Description ✅ Reviewed A checkbox to tr...