"Scite is a [Generative] AI-powered research tool that helps researchers better discover and evaluate scientific literature through Smart Citations—a revolutionary system that shows whether articles support, contrast, or simply mention a given claim. Founded in 2018, and now part of Research Solutions, Scite has indexed over 1.3 billion citations and partnered with more than 30 major publishers to provide researchers with unparalleled access to scientific literature. With its Scite Assistant, Smart Citation Index, and advanced search capabilities, the platform addresses critical challenges such as information overload and research reproducibility. Trusted by two million active users worldwide, Scite is reshaping how researchers interact with scholarly content—building ethical, transparent AI tools that support rigorous, copyright-compliant research (Scite, Request a Demo)."
Researchers might find Scite useful as they develop a literature review or scoping review by:
Please note that, like with any other tool, researchers should:
The University Libraries has funded a one-year pilot access to scite AI, a smart citation index tool. The Libraries cannot guarantee access beyond July 31, 2026. If you are interested in helping fund this resource to extend institutional access, please email the Libraries' Electronic Resources department.
Pro Tip: Practice combining these techniques. For example, use a specific prompt with time-based filtering and Boolean operators, then refine the search strategy for optimal results.
From "AI for Researchers: 10 Tips to Improve Results" email sent 7/31/2025.
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