Free Templates
Download free literature review and systematic review templates: PRISMA flow diagram, data extraction form, literature matrix, search documentation, and more.
Every template on this page is free to download. They are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial (CC BY-NC 4.0): you may adapt and share them for non-commercial teaching, research, and student use as long as you credit The Review Protocol / Subthesis. For commercial licensing, contact angel@subthesis.com.
These are static downloadable files. For an interactive matrix builder, use the free Subthesis Literature Matrix.
Literature Review Matrix
Spreadsheet for organizing sources by author, year, methodology, sample, findings, and themes.
Format: XLSX
Download literature-review-matrix.xlsxPRISMA Flow Diagram
Editable PRISMA 2020 flow diagram for documenting study identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion.
Format: PDF
Download prisma-flow-diagram.pdfData Extraction Form
Pre-structured extraction form covering study characteristics, participants, interventions, and outcomes.
Format: XLSX
Download data-extraction-form.xlsxSearch Strategy Documentation
Document your search strings, databases, dates, filters, and results counts for reproducibility.
Format: DOCX
Download search-strategy-documentation.docxInclusion/Exclusion Checklist
Checklist for applying consistent inclusion and exclusion criteria during screening.
Format: PDF
Download inclusion-exclusion-checklist.pdfCritical Appraisal Worksheet
Worksheet for assessing study quality and risk of bias across included studies.
Format: PDF
Download critical-appraisal-worksheet.pdf