Define the research question or topic
Set the scope and boundaries of the review
Identify relevant keywords and search terms
Search academic databases and other credible sources
Collect and organize the relevant literature
Screen sources for relevance and quality
Read and annotate the selected sources
Identify themes, patterns, debates, and gaps
Compare and synthesize findings across sources
Group sources by theme, method, theory, or chronology
Evaluate the strengths and limitations of each source
Develop a clear structure for the review
Write the review with coherent thematic sections
Cite all sources accurately and consistently
Revise for clarity, logic, and completeness