Snelstart
This guide covers every Scite feature:
- Aan de slag — Account aanmaken en basisinstellingen
- Hoe gebruik je de AI-onderzoeksassistent? — Get answers grounded in real publications
- Hoe gebruik je slimme citaten? — See how a paper is supported, contrasted, or mentioned
- Hoe u de octrooizoekfunctie kunt gebruiken — Find patents that cite the research behind an idea
- Hoe gebruik je een aangepast dashboard? — Track articles and get alerts on new citations
- Hoe tijdschriften en ranglijsten te gebruiken — Compare journals by citation quality, not raw counts
- Hoe gebruik je een browserextensie? — See Smart Citation badges on Google Scholar and PubMed
- Hoe u inzichten van financieringsinstellingen kunt gebruiken — Check the citation impact of funded research
- Hoe gebruik je een referentiecontrole? — Catch retractions and editorial notices before you submit
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I’ve used Scite for six months and tested every feature covered here. This tutorial comes from real hands-on experience — not marketing fluff or vendor screenshots.
Scite is one of the most powerful AI research tools available today.
Maar de meeste gebruikers benutten slechts een fractie van de mogelijkheden.
Deze handleiding laat u zien hoe u alle belangrijke functies kunt gebruiken.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
Scite-handleiding
This complete How to Use Scite tutorial walks you through every feature step by step, from initial setup to advanced tips that will make you a power user.
Scite
Stop guessing whether a paper holds up. Scite pairs 1.2 billion citation statements with AI classification, so you spot supporting and contrasting evidence in seconds. Try it free for 7 days.
Aan de slag met Scite
Voordat u een functie kunt gebruiken, moet u deze eenmalige installatie voltooien.
Het duurt ongeveer 3 minuten.
Watch my personal experience with Scite first:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Go to Scite’s website at scite.ai.
Click “Sign Up” and start the 7-day free trial.
Voer uw e-mailadres in en maak een wachtwoord aan.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox voor een bevestigingsmail.
Stap 2: Open de webapp
Scite runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install.
Log in met je nieuwe account.
You land on the search page — your home base for everything.
✓ Controlepunt: You should see the main search bar.
Stap 3: Voltooi de eerste installatie
Pick your research field and topics of interest during onboarding.
Then run one test search to see how results look.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe gebruik je Scite AI Research Assistant?
AI-onderzoeksassistent lets you ask questions and get answers grounded in real publications.
It is perfect when starting a literature review.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open de Assistent
Click “Assistant” in the top navigation.
Scite Assistant opens as an AI chatbot built for research.
Stap 2: Stel je vraag
Type a research question in plain language.
For example: “What are the limitations of self-report measures?”
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The answer includes citation statements and references you can verify.
Stap 3: Verfijn de uitvoer
Adjust the settings to limit sources, date ranges, or journals.
Ask it to surface gaps in the literature you could address next.
✅ Resultaat: You get literature-backed answers and search strategies instead of unsourced AI text.
💡 Pro-tip: Ask the assistant to build a comparison table of multiple studies. Define your criteria, and it generates the table with sources attached.
Hoe gebruik je Scite Smart Citations?
Slimme citaten lets you see how a paper is discussed by other papers, beyond simple citation counts.
It is the fastest way to critically engage with the literature.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Zoek een artikel
Enter a title, DOI, or keywords in the search bar.
Scite’s database covers over 187 million research papers.
Step 2: Open the Scite Report
Click any result to open its scite report page.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see Supporting, Contrasting, and Mentioning tallies with citation snippets below.
Step 3: Filter the Citation Statements
Filter citation statements by classification, paper section, or year.
Each citing paper shows the citation context around the reference.
Try a contested topic like ego depletion and watch the contrasting citations stack up.
✅ Resultaat: You know how a study held up, not just how often it was cited.
💡 Pro-tip: Psychology students use this to locate appropriate measures for their studies. It also helps identify critiques of well-established measures fast.
How to Search Scite Patents
Octrooien zoeken lets you find patents that cite scientific research.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Switch to Patents
Run a search, then select “Patents” from the filters.
Step 2: Enter Your Keywords
Search a method, compound, or technology by name.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see patents that cite relevant articles on your topic.
Step 3: Trace the Science
Open a patent to see the cited work behind it.
Follow those references back to the original research papers.
✅ Resultaat: You can connect commercial inventions to the evidence they build on.
💡 Pro-tip: Patent citations reveal which topics attract industry interest. That’s a useful signal when picking an applied research direction.
Hoe gebruik je het aangepaste Scite-dashboard?
Aangepast dashboard lets you save publications and monitor them automatically.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Create a Dashboard
Click “Dashboards” and select “Create new dashboard”.
Name it after your project or thesis chapter.
Step 2: Add Publications
Add papers from search results or import a reference list.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your saved papers appear with their classification tallies.
Stap 3: Stel waarschuwingen in
Turn on email alerts for new citations.
Scite notifies you when other researchers cite anything you track.
✅ Resultaat: Your literature monitoring now runs itself.
💡 Pro-tip: Track your own publications too. The dashboard visualizations reveal citation patterns and help you analyze your work’s influence over time.
Hoe gebruik je Scite-tijdschriften en -ranglijsten?
Tijdschriften en ranglijsten lets you compare journals by citation quality instead of raw counts.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Journals Section
Click “Journals” in the navigation menu.
Step 2: Browse the Rankings
Sort journals by the scite Index, which weighs supporting citations.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see yearly rankings with an index score per journal.
Step 3: Compare Before Submitting
Shortlist journals in your research field.
Check how often their articles receive supporting citations.
✅ Resultaat: You pick target journals with data, not impact-factor folklore.
💡 Pro-tip: Check a journal’s retraction history here before submitting. A high rate is a red flag your supervisor will thank you for catching.
Hoe gebruik je de Scite-browserextensie?
Browser-extensie lets you see Smart Citation badges while browsing Google Scholar or PubMed.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Installeer de extensie
Get the Scite browser extension from the Chrome or Firefox store.
Step 2: Browse Like Normal
Search Google Scholar the way you always do.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Badges under each result show supporting, contrasting, and mentioning counts.
Step 3: Click Through
Click any badge to open the full report on Scite.
✅ Resultaat: Citation context follows you across the web.
💡 Pro-tip: The extension also highlights retracted papers right in your search results. That’s a built-in reference check while searching literature.
Hoe u de Scite Funding Institution Insights kunt gebruiken
Inzichten van financieringsinstellingen lets you check the citation invloed of funder-supported research.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open a Funder Page
Search for a funding institution by name.
Step 2: Review the Breakdown
Open the funder’s profile to see its funded publications.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see supporting and contrasting tallies across that funder’s portfolio.
Step 3: Spot Strong Programs
Identify which funded projects generate supporting evidence.
Use this when scouting labs, grants, or collaborators.
✅ Resultaat: You judge funders on citation quality, not press releases.
💡 Pro-tip: Writing a grant? Cite a funder’s own well-received publications to show alignment with their priorities.
How to Use Scite Reference Checker
Referentiecontrole lets you verify every reference in your manuscript before submission.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Upload uw manuscript
Open Reference Check and upload your document.
Scite extracts the references automatically.
Step 2: Review the Flags
The report flags retractions, corrections, and editorial notices.
It also shows how each cited work has been received.
✓ Controlepunt: Every reference has a status label next to it.
Step 3: Fix Weak Citations
Replace retracted or heavily contrasted references.
Re-run the check until your list is clean.
✅ Resultaat: Your reference list is publication-ready, with no embarrassing surprises.
💡 Pro-tip: Run Reference Check while writing, not just before submission. Catching a retracted source vroeg saves you rebuilding an argument later.
Scite Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After testing Scite for six months, here are my best tips.
First, watch this quick rundown of the top benefits:
Now let’s get into the shortcuts.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Run a search | Binnenkomen |
| Open a result in a new tab | Ctrl/Cmd + Click |
| Find text inside a report | Ctrl/Cmd + F |
| Close pop-ups and dialogs | Esc |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Zoeken naar bronvermeldingen: Search inside citation statements themselves. Type a phrase like “failed to replicate” to surface contrasting evidence across the whole database.
- Citation Chaining: Every report lists what a paper cited and who cited it afterward. Chain forward to watch a scientific debate evolve.
- Geavanceerd zoeken: Build field-specific queries by title, abstract, keywords, or full text. Combine terms with Boolean combinators like AND, OR, and NOT.
- Confidence scores: Each classification carries an AI-generated confidence percentage. Low-confidence labels deserve a manual read before you rely on them.
- Author profile: Claim yours to analyze citation impact across everything you’ve published.
Noem veelgemaakte fouten die je moet vermijden.
Mistake #1: Judging papers by citation counts alone
❌ Fout: Assuming 500 citations means a finding is solid.
✅ Rechts: Open the report and check the classification split. Contrasting citations tell you when a famous result is disputed.
Mistake #2: Treating every mention as an endorsement
❌ Fout: Counting mentioning citations as positive evidence for a claim.
✅ Rechts: Only supporting statements back a claim. Mentioning just means the paper was referenced, nothing more.
Mistake #3: Skipping Reference Check before submission
❌ Fout: Submitting a manuscript with references you last verified months ago.
✅ Rechts: Run Reference Check on the final draft. Retractions appear constantly, and reviewers notice.
Scite-probleemoplossing
Problem: A paper shows zero citation statements
Oorzaak: The paper is very new, or each citing publication sits behind paywalls Scite has not indexed yet.
Repareren: Verify the DOI, then add the paper to a dashboard so alerts catch future citations.
Problem: The assistant gives vague answers
Oorzaak: The question is too broad for a grounded response.
Repareren: Narrow the topic, name your research field, and tighten the source settings.
Problem: Extension badges are missing
Oorzaak: The extension is disabled, or the site isn’t supported.
Repareren: Re-enable it, refresh Google Scholar, and check the extension’s permissions.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Scite support. Their help center has other resources too.
Wat is Scite?
Scite is an AI research tool that shows how publications are cited, not just how often.
Think of it like a fact-checker sitting on top of published science.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Behind the scenes, a deep learning model processes full text articles from publisher partnerships and open access sources.
Scite’s database now holds over 1.2 billion citation statements pulled from those papers.
Each statement summarizes how other experts understood the cited publication.
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- AI-onderzoeksassistent: Chat with an AI assistant that backs every claim with references.
- Slimme citaten: See supporting, contrasting, and mentioning citations for any paper.
- Octrooien zoeken: Trace which patents cite academic research.
- Aangepast dashboard: Save publications and get alerts on new citations.
- Tijdschriften en ranglijsten: Compare journals by citation quality.
- Browser-extensie: Smart Citation badges on Google Scholar and PubMed.
- Inzichten van financierende instellingen: Measure the impact of funder-backed research.
- Referentiecontrole: Catch retractions and editorial notices in your reference list.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Scite review.
Scite-prijzen
Here’s what Scite costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Maandelijks abonnement | $20 | Testing Scite on one project |
| Jaarplan | $12/maand | Students and researchers using it all year |
Many universities license Scite campus-wide, so check your library first.
Labs and teams can contact sales about group research solutions.
Gratis proefperiode: Ja, 7 dagen met volledige toegang.
Geld-terug-garantie: Not advertised — cancel anytime before renewal.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Yearly Plan — $12/month cuts the cost 40% versus paying monthly.
Scite versus alternatieven
How does Scite compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scite | Citation-backed literature review | $12/maand | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Jenni | AI-ondersteund academisch schrijven | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| SciSpace | Chatting with PDFs | $12/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Paperpal | Manuscriptredactie | $25/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| QuillBot | Paraphrasing on a budget | $9,95/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Grammarly | Everyday grammar | $12/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Writesonic | Marketingcontent | $20/maand | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Frase | SEO korte broeken | $15/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: Scite — nothing else classifies citations as supporting or contrasting at this scale.
- Beste budget: QuillBot — paraphrasing and grammar for under $10 monthly.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: SciSpace — the chat-with-PDF flow has zero learning curve.
- Het meest geschikt voor academisch schrijven: Jenni — drafts alongside you with citation suggestions.
🎯 Scite-alternatieven
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor Scite? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🧠 Jenni: AI writing partner that drafts academic text with citation suggestions as you type.
- 💼 Papieren vriend: Academic editing, language checks, and submission-readiness reports for journal manuscripts.
- 👶 Yomu: Beginner-friendly AI editor for students who want simple help with essays and papers.
- 🚀 Writesonic: Fast content generation for marketing teams, not academic citation work.
- 📊 Zin: SEO research and content briefs for bloggers chasing search traffic.
- ⚡ Medeauteur: Lightweight AI writing tool for quick drafts and rewrites at a low price.
- 🌟 SciSpace: Chat with PDFs, decode equations, and find related papers in one place.
- 💰 QuillBot: Budget paraphrasing, grammar, and summarizing for everyday student schrijven.
- ⭐ Grammarly: The default grammar and clarity schaak for any kind of writing.
- 🎯 Papiergids: AI research workspace with reference management and paper summaries.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Scite-alternatieven gids.
⚔️ Scite vergeleken
Hieronder een vergelijking van Scite met de concurrenten:
- Scite versus Jenni: Jenni writes with you; Scite verifies what you cite. Many researchers run both.
- Scite versus Paperpal: Paperpal polishes manuscripts. Scite validates the references inside them. Different jobs, little overlap.
- Scite versus Yomu: Yomu suits undergrads writing essays. Scite suits anyone defending claims with evidence.
- Scite versus Writesonic: Writesonic is built for marketing copy. Scite is built for scholarly work. Pick by audience.
- Scite versus Frase: Frase wins for SEO content. Scite wins for academic credibility. No real contest between them.
- Scite versus CoWriter: CoWriter is cheaper for casual drafting. Scite delivers citation classification CoWriter can’t match.
- Scite versus SciSpace: SciSpace explains papers you already found. Scite tells you whether those papers held up.
- Scite versus QuillBot: QuillBot rewrites sentences. Scite weighs evidence. Students often pair the two.
- Scite versus Grammarly: Grammarly fixes grammar everywhere. Scite fixes weak reference lists. Polish versus proof.
- Scite versus PaperGuide: PaperGuide organizes your references. Scite grades them. Management versus evaluation.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Scite.
You learned how to use every major Scite feature:
- ✅ AI-onderzoeksassistent
- ✅ Slimme citaten
- ✅ Octrooien zoeken
- ✅ Aangepast dashboard
- ✅ Tijdschriften en ranglijsten
- ✅ Browser-extensie
- ✅ Inzichten van financierende instellingen
- ✅ Referentiecontrole
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with Smart Citations.
Het duurt minder dan 5 minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
How does Scite work?
A deep learning model reads full text articles and extracts citation statements. Each one is classified as supporting, contrasting, or mentioning. You see exactly how other researchers discuss any paper.
Is Scite AI echt gratis te gebruiken?
Scite offers a 7-day free trial. After that, it costs $20 monthly or $12/month billed yearly. Many universities provide institutional access, so check your library first.
What is the difference between Scite and ChatGPT?
ChatGPT generates text and can invent sources. Scite Assistant grounds every answer in scite’s database of real publications. You can verify each citation statement against the original source.
Kan scite.ai ingetrokken publicaties detecteren?
Yes. The Reference Check feature scans your manuscript before you submit to journals. It flags references with retractions, corrections, or editorial concerns.
Is Scite de moeite waard?
For anyone doing a literature review, yes. Smart Citations reveal supporting and contrasting evidence that raw citation counts hide. You save hours of manually screening relevant articles.
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