Start Date
10-12-2017 12:00 AM
Description
Although a rigorous review of literature is essential for any research endeavor, technical solutions that support systematic literature review approaches are still scarce. Systematic literature searches in particular are often described as complex, error-prone and time-consuming, due to the prevailing lack of adequate technical support. In this study, we therefore aim to learn how to design information systems that effectively facilitate systematic literature searches. Using the design science research paradigm, we develop design principles that intend to increase comprehensiveness, precision, and reproducibility of systematic literature searches. The design principles are derived through multiple design cycles that include the instantiation of the principles in form of a prototype web application and qualitative evaluations. Our design knowledge could serve as a foundation for future research on systematic search systems and support the development of innovative information systems that, eventually, improve the quality and efficiency of systematic literature reviews.
Recommended Citation
Sturm, Benjamin and Sunyaev, Ali, "You Can't Make Bricks Without Straw: Designing Systematic Literature Search Systems" (2017). ICIS 2017 Proceedings. 9.
https://aisel.aisnet.org/icis2017/HCI/Presentations/9
You Can't Make Bricks Without Straw: Designing Systematic Literature Search Systems
Although a rigorous review of literature is essential for any research endeavor, technical solutions that support systematic literature review approaches are still scarce. Systematic literature searches in particular are often described as complex, error-prone and time-consuming, due to the prevailing lack of adequate technical support. In this study, we therefore aim to learn how to design information systems that effectively facilitate systematic literature searches. Using the design science research paradigm, we develop design principles that intend to increase comprehensiveness, precision, and reproducibility of systematic literature searches. The design principles are derived through multiple design cycles that include the instantiation of the principles in form of a prototype web application and qualitative evaluations. Our design knowledge could serve as a foundation for future research on systematic search systems and support the development of innovative information systems that, eventually, improve the quality and efficiency of systematic literature reviews.