Scite

Use Smart Citations to see whether papers are mostly supporting, contrasting, or just mentioning other work instead of relying on citation counts alone

Paste specific claims or sentences rather than broad keywords - this leverages Scite's citation-statement index for more precise results

Use citation chaining to move backward (what paper cites) and forward (who cites it and whether they support or contrast) to quickly find replications and critiques

Install the browser extension so Smart Citation badges appear wherever you read research online, helping evaluate papers before investing time

Build dashboards for key topics to monitor new citations and retractions and track how supporting vs contrasting balance changes over time

Before finalizing your reference list, run core sources through Scite to confirm they are cited as supporting when you present them as evidence

Integrate with Zotero to view Smart Citation metrics from within your reference library and prioritize higher-quality or more debated sources