AGRI $272$ Literature Search Assignment $(10\%)$

Due Date: $1$ Feb $2024$

The first step in answering any question is to find the relevant information. When searching the scientific literature there are different approaches you can take. Systematic Reviews and searches are one way that you can narrow your search in a way that limits bias in your search. You will conduct a Systematic Review of your selected topic using the PRISMA Approach.

Define your theme and search terms

Use the format in the below template for your search

A blank template is included at the bottom of this assignment description

You may exclude sections of the flow chart if they are not relevant to your search $($e$.$g$.$ if you are not doing a meta$-$analysis delete this bubble, if you do not exclude items at a step then you don't need to include this bubble$)$

At each step clearly define your search terms or inclusion$/$exclusion criteria Use Web of Science as your primary search engine

Be specific in your search terms

You may include other sources as appropriate

Do not use websites unless they are peer reviewed or from a recognized agency $($e$.$g$.$ FAO$)$ Additional sources you include should be added to the flow chart under "Additional Records"

Exclude sources that do not fit your theme$-$be specific about your criteria Include a minimum of $15$ academic sources

Copy & paste the below flow chart template into a new document and submit your completed flow chart as well as an Excel table with your results records by the due date through Blackboard.