Using One Source to Find More Sources

There are many ways to expand your research using the results of your initial search.

  • Scan through titles, abstracts, and introductions to discover additional keywords to try.
  • Try searching for more items by the author of an item you have already found.
  • Most databases have subject headings (sometimes called descriptors or keywords) that are assigned to each item. These terms are the official vocabulary for all items in the database on the same topic.
  • Don’t forget to check the bibliography or literature cited sections of the items you have already found.

Forward Citation Searching

You may want to determine whether and by whom a given work has been cited after its publication – essentially, you’re wanting to know if other, newer works have included it in their reference lists. This is called forward citation searching.

Citation Searching in OneSearch  

You can use the OneSearch box for citation searching using its Find Sources Citing This screenshot of icon for finding sources citing this tool which appears in the tools list at the beginning of a record in the results list.

You can also use the OneSearch box for citation searching using its Find Sources Cited In This screenshot of icon for finding sources cited by thistool which appears in the tools list at the beginning of a record in the results list.

This is a screenshot for an item record in OneSearch. The record is for a peer-reviewed journal article, PPARy preservation via promoter demethylation alleviates osteoarthritis in mice. The icons for "Find sources cited in this" and "Find sources cited by this" are highlighted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citation Searching With Google Scholar

You can use Google Scholar Links to an external site. for citation searching using its Cited By tool, which will appear at the end of a record in the results list.

Screenshot of a result found in Google Scholar. The record is for an article, Green cards and th location choices of immigrants in the United states, 1971-2000. The "Cited by 136" link is highlighted in red.

 

 

 

 

Need Additional Help?

If you need additional help, librarians at Miramar College can help you with:

  • Finding the best sources
  • Searching tips and tricks
  • Navigating databases
  • Citing sources
  • And much more!

We’re available to help via chat & email or you can schedule an appointment with a librarian (in-person or Zoom). Walk-ins are also welcome in L-200 at the Circulation Desk or Reference Desk on the 2nd floor.