When to use it
Use the library when planning or writing a research report, checking a manuscript or preparing a methods discussion. Start with your study design and look for a relevant extension before choosing a checklist.
Follow the original guideline's website for the current version, explanatory material and any diagram templates. A journal may have additional submission requirements.
Make the checklist useful
Our research reporting guide gives starting points for trials, observational studies and systematic reviews. It also includes a manuscript check that traces a result back to its methods. The purpose is to improve what a reader can assess, rather than merely completing a form.