Discussion Question 3: Welcome to the Matrix

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This activity had you think about the following questions:

• What is the function of the column headings in a Review Matrix? How are the column headings determined?
• All sources appearing in the matrix should have a publication date. How should you integrate and use the publication date while using a review matrix?
• What is the Rule of Rows and how does it help you abstract source documents? What is the Rules of Columns and how is it applied to the Review Matrix?
• If you added a new reference to abstract in your Review Matrix, should you also put a copy of the new article in the Source Documents Subfolder in the Documents Folder, as well as in a separate row in the Review Matrix?
• What is a synthesis of the literature? Also, what is not a synthesis of the literature?
• How can you adapt the PRISMA Flowchart to show how you might track the number of documents from the beginning to the end of your review

However, what did you really get from thinking about them? Let's find out.

Your discussion goal. You are going to address the following prompt:

What did you obtain or experience while concurrently using PRISMA Flowcharts, folders, and the Review Matrix?

Step #1: Word? Are there any words, or phrases, in the prompt which you find confusing or ill-defined? If so, circle them and look them up! Figure out what they mean so you may honestly get the gist of the prompt.

Step #2: Star and cross it up. Place asterisks (*) around the central point of the prompt. Make sure you can explain to yourself why you chose the central point. Cross out anything you believe isn't relevant to your tackling of the prompt.

Step #3: Post! At this point, you are likely formulating a personal position or perspective giving you a sense of the value (or utility) mentioned by the prompt. Post your gut instinct, personal philosophy, or intuition regarding the prompt. What does your gut tell you? Share!

Mentor Step: Pair and Share! The mentor will perform the same steps as you! However, they will pair their gut instinct, personal philosophy, or intuition with your post while offering their thoughts!

Feel free to discuss with the mentor and make sure you note anything you find useful or insightful!