Citation searching: An introduction
Citation indexes track references that authors put in the bibliographies of published papers. They provide a way to search for and analyse the literature in a way not possible through simple keyword/topical searching. This hands-on session provides an introduction to citation searching.
Aimed at
Doctoral Researchers (early stage, mid stage, final stage),Doctoral Research staffPre-requisites
None
Key learning outcomes
By the end of this session participants will have an understanding of:
- What citation indexes to use
- Ways to find cited journal papers
- Journal impact factors
Presented by
Shazia Arif, Academic Liaison Librarian, Library Services
Specific skills focused on in this session
​Research and information literacy