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Platform that shows how research papers have been cited—with supporting, contrasting, or mentioning context using Smart Citations. Scite helps researchers evaluate evidence quality and track citation trends.

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How it works / How to use

Platform that shows how research papers have been cited—with supporting, contrasting, or mentioning context using Smart Citations. Scite helps researchers evaluate evidence quality and track citation trends.

  1. Enter your research question in Scite.
  2. Specify scope (time range, domain, paper types) and output format.
  3. Open cited sources to verify claims before using them in writing.
  4. Save or export the reading list or summary for your workflow.

How to prompt

Smart Citations reveal whether later papers support or challenge earlier findings.

For this paper on microplastics in drinking water, show supporting vs contrasting citations and summarize the debate.

Best output tips

  • Narrow date ranges and domains to reduce noise.
  • Open primary sources behind every important claim.
  • Export bibliographies instead of copying unattributed text.
  • Verify current plans and limits on the official Scite website.

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Scite

Platform that shows how research papers have been cited—with supporting, contrasting, or mentioning context using Smart Citations. Scite helps researchers evaluate evidence quality and track citation trends.

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Key Features

Chat

chat workflow (scite.ai).

Ideas / Prompt experiences

Share a prompt that worked for you. Username and email are shown with your submission. External links are not allowed.

Example prompt

Check citation context

Prompt

For this paper on microplastics in drinking water, show supporting vs contrasting citations and summarize the debate.

Short explanation

Smart Citations reveal whether later papers support or challenge earlier findings.

Example prompt

Validate a claim

Prompt

A blog claims vitamin D reduces COVID severity. Find scite evidence for and against that claim in recent literature.

Short explanation

Citation context helps separate robust findings from overstated claims.

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