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I want a narrative review article with All research elements from different researches and rephrase the sentence from these researches . with abstract , and recommendations part in the end of (the body) part using your own words , and updated references . Check for plagiarism less than 10% . (Without using chat GPT please) I will check. The Title (workforce diversity) you can follow the attachment for guidance .
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Writing A Review Article
Dr.Selwa Y Abdeldafie
KSA Octuber 2023
Objective
• The main objective for this presentation is to highlight the main steps
for writing a review article so candidates will be able to write a
publishable review article.
Definition
• It is the process of evaluating a published work or knowledge. Since
they do not contain a new information , new experimental results or
unpublished one they are not a primary published work. (Gábor L.
Lövei 2021) It can also be named a literature review, or a review of
literature.
Introduction
• “a critical, constructive analysis of the literature in a specific field
through summary, classification, analysis, comparison.”(Akhtar
Sherin 2018)
• Usually it doesn’t include material and method chapter, but
introduction , discussion ,conclusion and recommendation must
be there.
Introduction
It may also be referred to as a literature review that includes an outline
of the most recent published work on the subject, or a critical review
that focuses on a specific article with smaller scope.
Title page:
It includes the Authors name, affiliation
Body:
This includes the subtopics that you are addressing.
Conclusion:
Should briefly explain the review and the purpose of the article
Literature cited: Should be in a standardized form
Types of reviews
1- Narrative (Non-systematic)
2-Traditional Review Article
Structure of a typical narrative review article:
* Abstract (structured/ un-structured)
* Introduction & Background
* Methods
* Review/Observation & Discussion
* Conclusions/Summary
* References
Limitation of words, tables, figures and references (varies from journal to journal)
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Why write a review article?
•To provide a
comprehensiv
e foundation
on a topic.
•To identify gaps
•To
highlight
the
•To explain
in existing studies
main
methodologies
the current
for potential
and
research
state of
future research.
technique
knowledge.
Structure of a typical narrative review article:
* Abstract (structured/ un-structured)
* Introduction & Background
* Methods
* Review/Observation & Discussion
* Conclusions/Summary
* References
Limitation of words, tables, figures and references (varies from journal to journal)
Length of Text: Usually 2000 to 3500 word
* Tables &/or Figures: < 5
* References: 50-75
TITLE:
Title should be concise, informative and should mention “A narrative review”
or “A Review” as subtitle.
Structured Abstract
• Structured Abstract: (< 250-300 words) Format of structured abstracts for narrative review
is variable among various journals and includes following sub-headings:
• Background/ Importance: State the context and overview of the problem and its
significance that prompted the review.
• Objective: Give the main purpose for conducting the review.
• Methods: Briefly describe the methods used to review and evaluate the literature.
• Results /Observations: Present the main observations and findings of the review.
• Conclusions and Relevance: Conclusion should be based on findings of the review
described in the abstract. Indicate the relevance and key implications of the findings for
clinical use, policy development and future research.
Unstructured Abstract
Unstructured Abstract: (< 250-300 words)
• It almost contains the same information as structured abstract but there are no
subheadings. It includes the context & objective
of review; methods of literature search; summarized important findings,
conclusions and recommendations for future research and clinical practice.
KEY WORDS: Use MeSH (Medical Subject Headings)
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND
• (150-250 words)
• Introduction is usually written in 2-3 paragraphs.
• METHODS (150-250 words)
• Details of search strategy should include the process to identify, select, and
evaluate the literature
• * Electronic databases and other sources used to conduct the literature search
(e.g. MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, Scopus, Web of Science, journals and
other search engines etc)
• * Eligibility (Inclusion/exclusion) criteria for selection of studies including
study types, languages and cutoffs dates of literature search.
• REVIEW/OBSERVATION & DISCUSSION (1000-1250 words) Quality
of articles selected for review should be critically appraised. Data synthesis
should be done by summarizing the results of selected literature and may be
presented in tabulated form.
• CONCLUSION : it is sometimes incorporated in the last paragraph of
discussion and at times is written under separate heading.
Conclusion
• In conclusion, during writing process of a review article :
• 1) Get rid of fixed ideas, and obsessions of your own and view the subject from
a large perspective.
• 2) Research articles in the literature should be approached with a
methodological, and critical attitude.
• 3) finally data should be explained in an attractive way.
How to write a review article
• Check the journal’s aims and scope
• Make sure you have read the aims and scope for the journal you
are submitting to and follow them closely.
• Define your scope
• “define the scope of your review so that it is manageable, not too
large or small; it may be necessary to focus on recent advances if the
field is well established.”
How to write a review article
• Finding sources to evaluate
For finding studies for a systematic review in medical sciences, read advice
from NCBI.
• Writing your title, abstract and keywords
(help maximize the visibility of your article online, making sure the right
readers find your research. Your title and abstract should be clear, concise,
accurate, and informative, read our guide to writing a good abstract and
title and our researcher’s guide to search engine optimization
How to write a review article
• Introduce the topic
Does a literature review need an introduction? Yes (help
maximize its wider relevance and impact).
• Include critical discussion
not just a descriptive summary of the topic. If there is
contradictory research in your area of focus, make sure to
include an element of debate and present both sides of the
argument.
How to write a review article
• Sum it up
As part of your conclusion, include making suggestions for future research on the
topic.
• Use a critical friend
Always perform a final spell and grammar check of your article before submission.
• You may want to ask a critical friend or colleague to give their feedback before
you submit.
What is the difference between a research article and a review article?
• Differences in...
• Research article
• Review article
• Viewpoint
• Presents the viewpoint of the author • Critiques the viewpoint of other
authors on a particular topic
• Content
• New content
• Length
• Depends on the word limit provided • Tends to be shorter than a research
by the journal you submit to
article, but will still need to adhere to
words limit
• Assessing already published content
Complete this checklist before you submit your
review article:
Have you
checked the
journal’s aims
and scope?
1
•Have you
defined the
scope of your
article?
2
•Did you use
multiple search
engines to find
sources to
evaluate?
3
Have you written
a descriptive title
and abstract
using keywords?
4
Complete this checklist before you submit your
review article:
•Did you start
with an overview
of the topic?
5
•Have you
presented a
critical
discussion?
6
•Have you included
future suggestions
for research in your
conclusion?
7
•Have you asked
a friend to do a
final spell and
grammar check?
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Top tips
• Keep the language simple.
• Use referencing software –To make life easier, invest time to learn this skill.
• Get the outline of the review right .
• Always try to include the highest quality version of the images.
• Lastly, take the opportunity of writing a literature review seriously.
• Developing a good understanding of the field you will be working on.
Importance of Review article
• An article review is both a summary and an evaluation of another writer's
article. Teachers often assign article reviews to introduce students to the work
of experts in the field. Experts also are often asked to review the work of other
professionals. Understanding the main points and arguments of the article is
essential for an accurate summation. Logical evaluation of the article's main
theme,
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