Why and how do I trace citations?

Answer

A bibliography can be used to trace the scholarly conversation backwards in time, but citation tracers such as Scopus, and to a lesser extent Google Scholar, can help simplify the work and expand your capabilities. Play the video on this page to learn the basics on how and why to trace citations.

Download the Citation Tracing video transcript (PDF).

  • Last Updated Mar 03, 2025
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  • Answered By Robert Zai III

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