A problem in academic research is that the works available through traditional indexing systems refer to literature older than the index itself. But Citation Indexing, first developed from the 1950s, locates recent research. It began with the work of Eugene Garfield, who in 1963 published the "Science Citation Index." A decade later, Citation Indexing usage had become widespread. It links books and articles written in the past to others that have cited these older publications. Advances in computer technology have allowed it to develop rapidly. Because theology, part of the Arts & Humanities Index, is constantly debating issues, Citation Indexing helps students keep up-to-date with developments.
Instructions
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Access the Arts and Humanities Citation Index in a search engine. Four options are presented -- "Search," "View Journal List," "View Subject Category," and "View Journal Changes."
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Click on "View Subject Category."
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Use the drop-down menu and select "Religion." Click "View Journal List." An alphabetical list of 128 titles will appear.
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Click on a relevant title. For example, to research a topic about religious history, choose the periodical "History of Religions", published quarterly by University of Chicago Press since the 1960s. All issued up to and including the most recent will be displayed and can be searched.
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Repeat the process for other journals and books.