This document provides an overview of backward and forward citation searching. Backward citation searching involves examining the references or works cited of an article of interest to find related articles. Forward citation searching uses Web of Science to find articles that have cited the initial article of interest. The document also provides information on accessing articles off campus through OpenAthens and obtaining articles through interlibrary loan if needed.

1. Backward & Forward
Citation Searching

2. Backward Citation Searching
• Locate an article of interest.

3. Backward Citation Searching
• Examine Articles in the Reference or Works Cited.

4. Backward Citation Searching
• Search for articles using TSU’S Library Landing Page: www.tnstate.edu/library

5. Backward Citation Searching
• Web of Science can be used to access some of the citations used in the articles.

6. Forward Citation Searching
• Locate an article of interest.

7. Forward Citation Searching
• Use Web of Science to find articles that cite the initial article.

8. Forward Citation Searching
• Web of Science will list brief record and times cited.

9. Forward Citation Searching
• Web of Science will display list of articles that cite the initial article.

10. TSU Remote Access
• Viewing articles off campus? Choose the first log in option in OpenAthens
• Enter TSU username and password for full access.

11. Forward Citation Searching
• Can’t find article or need the full-text? Request articles through Interlibrary Loan

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