Citation
Citation (Medicine)
Citation (pronounced: /saɪˈteɪʃən/) in the field of medicine refers to the act of acknowledging or crediting the work of other researchers or authors in a scientific or medical publication.
Etymology
The term 'citation' is derived from the Latin word 'citatio', which means 'to summon' or 'to call'. In the context of academic or scientific writing, it refers to 'calling' upon the work or ideas of others to support one's own arguments or findings.
Related Terms
- Reference: A citation provides the necessary information to find the source in the reference list at the end of a medical or scientific paper.
- Bibliography: A list of the sources of information used in the research. Each source listed in the bibliography is also cited in the text of the paper.
- Plagiarism: The act of using someone else's work or ideas without giving them proper citation. In the academic and scientific community, plagiarism is considered a serious ethical violation.
- Peer Review: The process by which scientists or researchers evaluate each other's work. During this process, the reviewers check the accuracy of the citations among other things.
- Impact Factor: A measure of the frequency with which the average article in a journal has been cited in a particular year. It is often used as a proxy for the relative importance of a journal within its field.
Importance in Medicine
In medicine, citation is crucial for several reasons. It allows researchers to trace the lineage of scientific thought and discovery, which can lead to new insights or directions for research. It also gives credit to the original researchers, and allows others to verify the validity of the research. Lastly, it helps avoid plagiarism, which is a serious ethical violation in the scientific community.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Citation
- Wikipedia's article - Citation
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