research-with-citations
Conduct thorough research with proper citations and source verification for academic and professional content
When & Why to Use This Skill
The Research with Citations skill is designed to streamline the process of conducting high-quality, evidence-based research for both academic and professional environments. It automates source discovery, credibility assessment using the CRAAP test, and precise citation formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago), ensuring that all content is rigorously verified, properly attributed, and meets the highest standards of academic integrity.
Use Cases
- Academic Writing: Automate the generation of bibliographies and in-text citations for research papers, theses, and dissertations to ensure compliance with specific style guides.
- Professional Report Development: Enhance business and technical reports by integrating verified data from credible sources and primary research materials.
- Fact-Checking and Verification: Use cross-referencing and authority assessment to verify the accuracy of claims and information before publication.
- Literature Reviews: Conduct comprehensive searches across academic databases like Google Scholar and Crossref to map out existing research and identify key insights in a specific field.
| name | research-with-citations |
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| description | Conduct thorough research with proper citations and source verification for academic and professional content |
Research with Citations Skill
Conduct research with proper citations, source verification, and academic standards.
When to Use
- Academic writing
- Professional reports
- Fact-checking
- Literature reviews
Core Capabilities
- Source discovery
- Citation formatting (APA, MLA, Chicago)
- Credibility assessment
- Bibliography generation
- Plagiarism detection
- Cross-referencing
Citation Formats
APA: Author, A. A. (Year). Title. Publisher.
MLA: Author. "Title." Publisher, Year.
Chicago: Author. Title. Publisher, Year.
Source Evaluation (CRAAP Test)
- Currency: How recent?
- Relevance: Meets your needs?
- Authority: Who wrote it?
- Accuracy: Evidence-based?
- Purpose: Why does it exist?
Tools
- Zotero: Reference management
- Google Scholar: Academic search
- Connected Papers: Literature mapping
- Crossref: DOI lookup
Best Practices
- Use primary sources
- Verify facts with multiple sources
- Track all sources during research
- Use citation manager
- Avoid citation mills
Resources
- Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/
- Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/