Research Methods: A step by step approach - 🎓 How to Conduct a Scoping Review (Step-by-Step 💪)

🚨 Most scoping reviews are rejected… not because the topic is weak, but because the wrong method is used, and reviewers can spot it within minutes. After reviewing hundreds of manuscripts and theses as an editor and examiner, this is one of the most common mistakes seen in research. ✅ In this video, you’ll learn exactly when to use a scoping review (and when NOT to), and how to conduct one step by step using a clear, structured, and publishable approach. This is not just theory. The full process is broken down into 8 practical steps that you can follow to complete your own scoping review with confidence. 🎯 What you’ll learn in this video: • What a scoping review really is (and how it differs from a systematic review) • When to choose a scoping review for your research • How to develop a strong search strategy using keywords and Boolean logic • How to identify the right databases and sources (including grey literature) • How to define clear inclusion and exclusion criteria • How to conduct screening properly and document your process • The most misunderstood step: data charting (and how to do it correctly) • How to synthesise results and identify research gaps • How to report your review using PRISMA-ScR guidelines 📌 Why this matters: If your methodology is not aligned with your research objective, your paper is likely to be rejected, no matter how strong your topic is. This video will help you avoid that. 🎯 Access the full step-by-step scoping review guide here (PRISMA-ScR reporting checklist - official guideline for scoping reviews): ✅ Scoping Review Flow diagram: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZlWQ0qgMu0lZWoGuNZ1CGTPMbjONDLfZ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116596001687086826682&rtpof=true&sd=true ✅ Scoping Review checklist: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qq7CuWVJ4SbJJu1IrTjiUQ7YSJ2KEzWt/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116596001687086826682&rtpof=true&sd=true 🎯 Two high-quality systematic review examples (can be adapted for scoping reviews): Pahlevan Sharif, S., Mura, P., & Wijesinghe, S. N. (2019). Systematic reviews in Asia: Introducing the “PRISMA” protocol to tourism and hospitality scholars. Quantitative tourism research in Asia, 13-33. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-2463-5_2 Pahlevan-Sharif, S., Mura, P., & Wijesinghe, S. N. (2019). A systematic review of systematic reviews in tourism. Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Management, 39, 158-165. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhtm.2019.04.001 🔔 Subscribe for more research guidance: If you're working on a thesis, dissertation, or academic paper, this channel provides practical, step-by-step support to help you succeed. #ScopingReview #researchmethods #systematicreview #systematicliteraturereview #literaturereview #phd #academicwriting #researchtips #PRISMA #thesiswriting #howto