{"id":43488,"date":"2025-05-23T14:27:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:27:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/conduct-and-write-up-a-mini-systematic-review-of-2000-words-%c2%b1-10-on-a-research-topic-of-your-interest-the-systematic-review-should-be-written-in-accordance-with-the-prisma-guidelines\/"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:27:19","slug":"conduct-and-write-up-a-mini-systematic-review-of-2000-words-%c2%b1-10-on-a-research-topic-of-your-interest-the-systematic-review-should-be-written-in-accordance-with-the-prisma-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.writemyessays.app\/blog\/questions\/conduct-and-write-up-a-mini-systematic-review-of-2000-words-%c2%b1-10-on-a-research-topic-of-your-interest-the-systematic-review-should-be-written-in-accordance-with-the-prisma-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Conduct and write-up a mini systematic review of 2000 words (\u00b1 10%) on a research topic of your interest. The systematic review should be written in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines."},"content":{"rendered":"

Assessment Guidelines: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Module title: <\/strong>Dissertation <\/p>\n

Module code: <\/strong>LJMU- 7506-PSYSCI <\/p>\n

Assessment Point:<\/strong> Summative assessment 1 <\/p>\n

Assessment task:<\/strong> Mini Systematic Review: 2000 words \u00b1 10% <\/p>\n

Submission deadline:<\/strong> Week 6 \u2013 Check also the information provided in the VLE. Submission procedure:<\/strong> Assignments should be submitted via the submission link on the VLE provided under Week 6. <\/p>\n

General Guidance <\/strong><\/p>\n

Your assignment should be word-processed (handwritten assignments are not accepted), using Times new roman size 12 font, double spaced, with numbered pages and your student number printed as a footer on every page. The word limits stated for this assignment excludes the reference list at the end of the assignment but includes all text in the main body of the assignment (including direct quotations, in-text citations, tables).. <\/p>\n

Please be aware that exceeding the word count limit will affect the academic judgement of the piece of work and may result in the award of a lower mark. Appendices are not considered a supplement, and thus, will not be assessed as part of the content of the assignment. As such, they will not contribute to the grade awarded; however, it may be appropriate to use an Appendices section for any material which is a useful reference for the reader. Please note that appendices are not included in the word count. The majority of references should come from primary sources (e.g., journal articles, conference papers, reports, etc.) although you can also utilise area-specific textbooks. You must ensure that you use the APA style of referencing which is the APA 7th<\/sup> Edition, please see here: <\/a>https:\/\/owl.purdue.edu\/owl\/research_and_citation\/apa_style\/apa_style_introduction <\/a>.html<\/a>.<\/a> Please indicate the word count length at the end of your assignment. <\/p>\n

NO STUDENT WILL BE ALLOWED TO COLLECT ANY PRIMARY DATA <\/strong><\/p>\n

Marking and assessment <\/strong><\/p>\n

The first summative assessment requires the writing of a mini systematic review. The Mini Systematic-Review assignment submission will be graded out of 100% and will contribute to 20% of the overall module grade. <\/p>\n

Assignment 1: Mini Systematic Review (20% weighting) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Conduct and write-up a mini systematic review of 2000 words (\u00b1 10%)<\/strong> on a research topic of your interest. The systematic review should be written in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The following sections should be included in your systematic review <\/p>\n

\u2022 Title Page\/Research Question <\/strong>This should include: <\/p>\n

\u2022 Title – should reflect the topic of the systematic review <\/p>\n

\u2022 Student\u2019s details <\/p>\n

o Student ID o Student\u2019s Name <\/p>\n

\u2022 Assignment details: <\/p>\n

o Type (e.g. mini-systematic review) o Assignment Number (e.g. AP1) o Module Title o Word Count o Submission Date <\/p>\n

\u2022 Tutor\u2019s\/Supervisor\u2019s Name <\/p>\n

\u2022 Introduction <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Background Information and evidence-based literature to the subject of your systematic review (e.g. context of the description of the problem\/issue of research (e.g. medical, social, health), its importance in terms of disease burden and policy relevance) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Rationale for the study <\/p>\n

\u2022 Research Question(s) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Research Aims\/Objectives <\/p>\n

\u2022 Methods<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u2022 Eligibility (Inclusion\/Exclusion) Criteria o Use of PICOs (or other) framework to demonstrate the criteria <\/p>\n

\u2022 Search Strategy o Databases (at least 2 databases should be used) <\/strong>used, grey literature, keywords\/indexed\/MeSH terms, Boolean operators <\/p>\n

o Study Selection o Data Extraction <\/p>\n

\u2022 Data Analysis (e.g. Narrative Synthesis) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Results<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u2022 PRISMA flowchart <\/p>\n

o Study Selection and Extraction Outcomes (i.e., number of studies selected\/excluded in each step, reasons for exclusion, the remaining number of studies in each step and final number of studies included in the SR) <\/p>\n

\u2022 \u2018A summary of the findings\u2019 table \u2013 Description of included studies. <\/p>\n

o For example, if your systematic review is based on quantitative studies, you need to extract statistical information from the included studies (e.g. p-values, means, standard deviations, odds ratios, etc) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Report the outcomes of the data synthesis. For example, a summary of the findings of the included studies in a way that covers research objectives and questions <\/p>\n

\u2022 Discussion <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Summary of the main findings (try to avoid detailed repetition of results reporting) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Interpretation of the main findings <\/p>\n

\u2022 Critical analysis and evaluation of scientific evidence <\/p>\n

\u2022 Limitations and Future Considerations (i.e., here you may summarize also the strengths of the review \u2013 before elaborating on the weaknesses\/limitations) <\/p>\n

*Note<\/em><\/strong>: Please note that Risk of Bias (RoB) assessment and quality of results are not essential for the purpose of this assignment. <\/p>\n

Marking Criteria <\/strong><\/p>\n

Title of <\/strong><\/p>\n

Section <\/strong><\/p>\n

Criteria <\/strong><\/p>\n

Marks <\/strong><\/p>\n

Awarded <\/strong><\/p>\n

Cover Page <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Assignment topic and personal details <\/p>\n

Understanding & <\/strong><\/p>\n

Depth of Knowledge <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Knowledge of the topic (e.g. research, concepts & theories) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Use of scientific evidence to develop and support arguments <\/p>\n

\u2022 Evidence from further reading <\/p>\n

\u2022 Evidence of comprehension <\/p>\n

\/30 <\/p>\n

Analysis & <\/strong><\/p>\n

Synthesis <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Topic analysis, balanced and logical arguments <\/p>\n

\u2022 Synthesis and analysis of information <\/p>\n

\u2022 Coherent critical evaluation <\/p>\n

\u2022 Argument flow <\/p>\n

\u2022 Development of well-evaluated arguments (with support from research evidence) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Original ideas and research interpretations <\/p>\n

\/40 <\/p>\n

Structure & Writing Organisation <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Inclusion of sections and components of the assignment <\/p>\n

\u2022 Follows Assignment Brief (e.g. PRISMA checklist) <\/p>\n

\u2022 Arguments and sections presented in a logical order <\/p>\n

\u2022 Clarity and precision <\/p>\n

\/20 <\/p>\n

Presentation & <\/strong><\/p>\n

Referencing <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Correct use of grammar\/syntax and spelling <\/p>\n

\u2022 Typographical accuracy <\/p>\n

\u2022 References coming from scientific sources (e.g. journal articles) <\/p>\n

\u2022 APA formatting guidelines followed (e.g., citations, references, tables, figures, etc) <\/p>\n

\/10 <\/p>\n

LJMU Level 7 Grading Criteria <\/strong><\/p>\n

Please <\/strong>note that these level 7 descriptors apply to programmes validated for a 2016 \u2013 17 start when level 7 modules will have a pass mark of 80% (including those that form part of UG Masters programmes). <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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