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Systematic Reviews in Educational Research
A Practical Guide for Research Synthesis
- Florence Martin - NC State University, USA
November 2025 | 168 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
"A straightforward approach for scholars new or familiar with systematic reviews. I felt invigorated to grab a team and begin work on a review after reading this text." - Audrey Conway Roberts, Bowling Green State University
Systematic reviews aim to retrieve and synthesize existing research. This book describes the process of conducting systematic reviews in educational research and can be used by any social or behavioral scientist who is interested in research synthesis through systematic reviews. The readers are guided through author Florence Martin's DISCAR process (designing, including/excluding, screening, coding, analyzing/synthesizing and reporting). In addition, the book also describes technologies used, ethical considerations, guidelines and future outlook for systematic reviews of research.
Systematic reviews aim to retrieve and synthesize existing research. This book describes the process of conducting systematic reviews in educational research and can be used by any social or behavioral scientist who is interested in research synthesis through systematic reviews. The readers are guided through author Florence Martin's DISCAR process (designing, including/excluding, screening, coding, analyzing/synthesizing and reporting). In addition, the book also describes technologies used, ethical considerations, guidelines and future outlook for systematic reviews of research.
Preface
About the Author
Chapter 1: Introduction to Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 2: Methodologies to Advance Secondary Research
Chapter 3: Designing a Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 4: Including and Excluding Studies in a Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 5: Searching and Screening during Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 6: Coding Studies during Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 7: Analyzing and Synthesizing Studies in Systematic Reviews of Research
Chapter 8: Reporting Findings in Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 9: Technologies for Systematic Review of Research
Chapter 10: Ethical Considerations, Guidelines and Future Outlook for Systematic Reviews of Research
References
Index
A straightforward approach for scholars new or familiar with systematic reviews. I felt invigorated to grab a team and begin work on a review after reading this text.
Bowling Green State University
This book is a perfect step-by-step guide to performing systematic reviews, providing examples in easily accessible and engaging ways.
George Mason University
The text is well written with simple research language. It provides a sound foundation for establishing systematic reviews.
Texas Tech University
The practical approaches presented in this book will be beneficial for doctoral students who need a roadmap to get going on their dissertation activities. The step-by-step outlines, guidance, and reference tables give the entire process a high level of systematization, thus increasing efficiency and transparency for all involved.
Wingate University
