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Due to changes in NIHR funding in evidence synthesis, this Cochrane Group is no longer active. We are so grateful for the work of our contributors.

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Cochrane resources for review authors

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions - the official guide to producing Cochrane reviews

GRADEpro - (GRADEprofiler) is the software used to create Summary of Findings (SoF) tables in Cochrane systematic reviews

Cochrane Style Guide - compare your Cochrane Review against the official style guide 
Re-publishing of reviews - explanation of procedures and permission form if you wish to re-publish your review in another scientific journal 

RevMan
Review Manager (RevMan) is the software used for preparing and maintaining Cochrane Reviews.

Archie
Archie is Cochrane's central server for managing documents and contacts details. When you become an author on a Cochrane systematic review, you will need an Archie account. 

Cochrane Training
This site provides access to a range of resources for authors writing a Cochrane systematic review. The resources include online modules, slide presentations, recorded webinars, information about Cochrane workshops all over the world, and links to essential handbooks and guidance.