What is an Evidence Synthesis Review?
Evidence Synthesis Reviews are a category of reviews of the literature that are conducted in a methodological manner based on a prespecified protocol and with the aim of synthesizing the retrieved information. (Sage Research Methods)
Training Opportunities
Interested in conducting a systematic review but not sure how to start? Here are some online and (mostly) free training opportunities to get more comfortable with the methodology.
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Campbell Collaboration Training ResourcesA collection of playlists as well as a self-pace asynchronous course on evidence synthesis, aimed at social science researchers
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Cochrane Interactive LearningFree introductory module. The rest of the course is paid and contains 15 hours of self-directed learning on conducting a complete systematic review process