Work

Homo Citans and Carbon Allotropes: For an Ethics of Citation

Year: 2016

Type: review

Abstract: Cite we must, cite we do. We cite because we are links in a chain, using properties and methods validated by others. We also cite to negotiate the anxiety of influence. And to be fair. After outlining the reasons for citation, we use two case studies of citation amnesia in the field of hypothetical carbon allotropes to present a computer-age search tool (SACADA) in that subsubfield. Finally, we advise on good search practice, including what to do if you miss a citation.

Source: Angewandte Chemie International Edition

DOI: 10.1002/anie.201600655

Authors: Roald Hoffmann, Artyom A. Kabanov, Andrey A. Golov, Davide M. Proserpio

Institutions: Cornell University, Samara National Research University, University of Milan

Language: English

Topic: Academic Writing and Publishing

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $5,510

Funders: National Science Foundation, Russian Foundation for Basic Research