How do you cite a previously cited page in APA?
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Give the secondary source in the reference list; in text, name the original work and give a citation for the secondary source. For example, if Allport’s work is cited in Nicholson and you did not read Allport’s work, list the Nicholson reference in the reference list.
How do I find where my paper has been cited?
You can find out who has cited a paper or article from a number of databases. Have a look at Google Scholar, they’ve made this really easy. Just enter the search terms in quotation marks (that narrows down the results) in the box, then ‘search’.
What paper has most citations?
The most cited work in history, for example, is a 1951 paper2 describing an assay to determine the amount of protein in a solution. It has now gathered more than 305,000 citations a recognition that always puzzled its lead author, the late US biochemist Oliver Lowry.

Does number of citations matter?
If you have even 1 citations for a manuscript you are already (almost!) in the top half (top 55.8%). With 10 or more citations, your work is now in the top 24% of the most cited work worldwide; this increased to the top 1.8% as you reach 100 or more citations.
How do I increase my citation rate?
Five Simple Tips to Increase Your Citation NumberIncrease the Impact of Your Manuscript. Write a strong and persuasive article. Describe the Evolution of Your Research in a Review. Citation rates of reviews are generally higher than those of other papers. Explain Why Your Research Matters. Cite, and You will be Cited. Promote Your Work through Social Media.
How do I check my citations?
Find Your H-IndexEnter the name of the author in the top search box (e.g. Smith JT). Select Author from the drop-down menu on the right. Click on Search.Click on Citation Report on the right hand corner of the results page. The H-index is on the right of the screen.

Should a research paper have a lot of citations?
You should cite just about enough sources that are required for your paper. The number of references you will use depends on how much literature exists on the topic. It also depends on the article type: a review article is likely to have a lot more references.
How much of a paper can be cited?
The rule of thumb is to go back at most five to six years. Exceptions to this rule should be reserved for “seminal” works relevant to explaining what prompted your research. Roughly 85% of all cited works should be less than five years old.
How many references should a 3000 word essay have?
I’m studying social work and we were told that we should use at least 5 or 6 references. I used about 7/8 on a 2000 word essay and about 12 for a 3000 word essay. Both essays received good marks (a 2:1 and 1st).