Get a List of All of an Author's References
- Log in to SciFinder using our database library.
- If you have never used SciFinder before, click "SciFinder (New User Registration)" to create an account.
- If you already have a SciFinder account, click "SciFinder (Registered Users)." - In the search engine, type the author's name. It will automatically search under "References."
- Check "Look for alternate spellings of the last name" if you aren't sure about the spelling of the name.
- The next screen will give you a list of all the names that match your search. Choose the name(s) you want to research.
You may want to view the full text of the articles to find more information about the author.
Analyze Your Results
You can use the "Analyze Results" tab on the left side of the screen to get more information about the references in your list. Click "Analyze Results" and the results regarding the sources will pop up on the righthand side of the screen. It will break down the document types, top organizations, locations, etc.
Refine Your Results
To further filter and refine the results, click on the options below "Analyze Results." You can narrow down the results by selecting type of document, patent office, patent status, etc.
You may want to view the full text of articles because they may include more details about the author.