It is important to keep good records of your final searches in each database for transparency and reproducibility of your work. Systematic reviews generally utilise a PRISMA flow diagram for reporting the number of papers retrieved from each source before and after screening. This requires you to save the necessary information as you progress through your review, in order to fulfill the reporting requirements.
One method is to save copies of your search histories within each database. To do this you generally need to set up a free personal account in each relevant database - look for a link at the top of the main search page. Alternatively, you may choose to create a spreadsheet or search diary to record the details of your searches.
Managing your results is key in the systematic review process. The EndNote guide covers downloading the software (free for students and staff), the basics and training, including the bulk export of records for systematic reviews. We offer Q&A sessions for EndNote that you can register to attend, and general EndNote questions are answered via the Meet with a librarian service.
You may choose to use alternative reference management tools like Zotero or Mendeley, or be more comfortable using Excel, but we don't offer extensive support for these tools.