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Guidance for Cochrane review authors

Everything that new and experienced Cochrane authors need to know about our systematic review publishing process – plus news, resources and support.

Why publish with us?Know before you start

The Cochrane review publishing process

Start a review or update

  • First steps to write a review
  • How to write and submit a proposal

Write a protocol

  • Plan your research methods
  • Guidance, standards and resources

Conduct a review or update

  • Step-by-step guidance
  • Standards and resources

Write a review or update

  • Structure and template
  • Section-by-section guidance

Meet our standards

  • Acceptance rates
  • Requirements and checks

After submission

  • Peer review and editorial stages
  • Support to share your findings

Author support

We offer a uniquely wide range of support to help with every stage of writing a review.

Read about author support and contact us for help

Editorial policies

Conflict of interest, Authorship, Peer review, Open access and more policies

Go to editorial policies on the Cochrane Library site

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