What is citation searching?
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Citation searching refers to a technique that involves finding resources (such as books or articles) that have been cited in publications that are of interest to you. The process can help you find information related to your topic, as well as identify key authors to look out for.
The technique can be utilized in both forward and backward directions during the search process:
- Backward chaining refers to the process of starting with a relevant article or reference and then tracing backwards to find earlier publications and sources that contributed to the current knowledge on a specific topic.
- Forward chaining involves starting with existing knowledge or foundational sources and then progressively moving forward to identify more recent publications and sources that build upon the existing knowledge in a particular field or topic.