1. Define the Research Objective
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
2. Identify Relevant Sources
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
3. Conduct a Preliminary Search
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
4. Refine Search Parameters
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
5. Evaluate the Credibility of Sources
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
6. Collect and Organize Information
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
7. Analyze and Synthesize Findings
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
8. Validate and Cross-reference Information
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
9. Identify Gaps in Knowledge
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
10. Summarize and Document Findings
          
            
            
        
        
          
            
11. Review and Revise the Checklist