Littell and Corcoran (2008) state that a systematic review aims to comprehensively locate and synthesize research that bears on a particular question, using organized, transparent, and replicable procedures at each step in the process. Good systematic reviews take ample precautions to minimize error and bias.
To learn more about how to conduct a systematic review, consult the guide below from Cornell University Libraries on the steps of a systematic review. If you're looking for help from Lavery Librarians, reach out to us via email: laveryreference@sjf.edu.
The books listed below (both print and electronic) are available through Lavery Library. They offer more information on conducting systematic reviews for different fields of study.
Assembling the Pieces of a Systematic Review by 
How to Do a Systematic Literature Review in Nursing by 
Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis by