studyciting
Studyciting is the practice of locating, evaluating, and citing empirical studies to support claims in scholarly writing. It emphasizes using primary research findings and transparent integration of evidence rather than relying solely on secondary summaries. In practice, it typically involves three steps: systematic searching for relevant literature, critical appraisal of study quality and relevance, and synthesis of findings with clear attribution and caveats.
In formal writing, study citing supports arguments by situating them in the existing evidence base. Researchers
Common challenges include publication bias, replication crises in some fields, heterogeneity of methods and outcomes, and
In education and policy, study citing is taught as part of information literacy and evidence-based practice.