Research writing with Citation
A literature review needs a line of reasoning across studies. Citation brings research writing and connected references into one document so you can develop themes, explain disagreements and keep the evidence behind each claim within reach.
Use your research question to decide which papers belong in the review. Save the records you need, write the connections in your own words and invite collaborators to inspect the argument. The workspace supports the writing process while you retain control of source selection and interpretation.
| Tools for research writing | Citation |
|---|---|
| Source lookup by DOI, URL, ISBN or title | Supported |
| Reference imports through supported integrations | Supported |
| Linked citations and bibliography formatting | Supported |
| AI revision with available source context | Supported |
| Document sharing with viewing or editing access | Supported |
| Passage comments and saved version history | Supported |
| BibTeX and RIS reference exports | Supported |
Build a literature review outline
Start with the question, then give each section a purpose. One section might establish what researchers agree on, another compare methods and a third explain an unresolved issue. This outline gives each paper a role in the argument before you write a detailed summary.
Within a theme, distinguish the finding from its interpretation and limits. Add citations where you compare studies or explain a disagreement. Ask the assistant to clarify the relationship between passages you supply, then check the revision against the original publications.
Manage research references
Find a known publication using its DOI, URL, ISBN or title. Review the returned metadata before saving it, particularly the author list, publication year and journal. Supported reference manager integrations can also bring existing BibTeX or RIS records into your workflow.
Keep citations linked to saved sources as the manuscript develops. Update a source record when its details need correcting, and use the document style to format the bibliography. Reference metadata helps identify a publication; reading the publication establishes what it supports.
Review and export the manuscript
Invite a coauthor with the access they need and use passage comments for questions about methods, interpretation or missing evidence. Review the current draft together and use saved version history to revisit earlier wording when needed.
Export the manuscript as DOCX, PDF or TXT, with BibTeX and RIS available for source records. Inspect the receiving format before submission. For a systematic review, continue to maintain the search protocol, screening decisions and evidence synthesis required by your method.
Develop a literature review
Use one focused research question to decide what belongs in the review.
- Create a draft organized around questions or themes rather than a list of paper summaries.
- Save the sources for each theme and distinguish agreement, disagreement and limits in your own notes.
- Connect claims to citations, invite a colleague to review the draft and check the final bibliography.
The review has an explicit line of reasoning, with sources that remain available for closer reading.