Scite

What is Scite?

Scite is a Brooklyn-based organization behind Scite Assistant, a research tool that helps researchers discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations. Unlike standard citations, Smart Citations include context showing whether a cited article supports or contrasts the point being made. Scite is used by students and researchers worldwide and is backed by grants from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

Beyond Smart Citations, Scite supports reference checking, citation searches, and custom dashboards. Scite Assistant draws information and insights from research articles to help produce well-researched drafts for essays or grants, and it can surface conflicting evidence or summaries from similar sources for a more complete picture of the evidence.

Who created Scite?

Scite was created by Mark Mikkelsen, Ph.D. The Brooklyn-based company focuses on helping researchers better understand research articles through Smart Citations.

What is Scite used for?

• Drafting support: Draft essays or grants using information and insights drawn directly from research articles.
• Finding contrasting views: Locate competing evidence or summaries from related sources for a balanced perspective.
• AI-powered answers: Uses large language models (LLMs) to generate responses to specific queries.
• Reference management: Keep references organized and in check.
• Focused research: Work with specific collections of papers or journals.
• Targeted searches: Apply customizable search filters to pinpoint the information you need.

Who is Scite for?

• Researchers: In academia or industry, Scite helps navigate the research landscape.
• PhD students: Provides context and evidence for deep dives into specific subjects.
• Academics: Stay current with findings and ensure work is well-supported.
• Students: From undergraduate essays to graduate theses, Scite can improve the research process.
• Industry experts: Stay informed about developments and research in your field.

Scite is a practical resource for anyone who wants to strengthen literature searches and produce better-supported papers.