Once you have searched the databases suitable for your Systematic Review, exported them to a referencing manager and removed duplicates you are ready to start the screening process.
There are two stages of screening:
1. Screen by Title and Abstract
2. Screen by full text
Tip: There should be at least two people involved in the screening process.
After you have deduplicated your results, you will need to screen the remaining papers for suitability at the abstract level. To facilitate this, researchers often export their results to screening softwares like Covidence.
To export from EndNote to Covidence follow these steps or watch the video below:
1. Highlight the references you wish to export from your EndNote library. If you want to select all of them, be sure to do select all in your EndNote library before exporting.
2. Click on File>Export
3. Select your file type and export style.
You can export to RIS or XML. Both should work with Covidence
4, Click Save
Screening software can help facilitate the screening process. There are many out there, and they provide a user-friendly interface to conduct your screening and record your screening decisions, along with your collaborator.