Connected Papers
Connected Papers is a visual tool that helps researchers explore academic papers and discover relevant literature by building a graph of connected papers.
Price: Freemium
Description
This tool allows users to input a seed paper and then generates a visual graph showing highly related academic articles, making it easier to identify foundational works, key reviews, and recent developments in a field. It's designed for academics, researchers, students, and professionals who need to conduct literature reviews, explore new research areas, or find impactful papers efficiently. Connected Papers distinguishes itself from traditional search engines by providing a graphical representation of interconnected research, highlighting relationships and influences that might be missed by keyword-based searches, thereby accelerating the discovery process and improving research comprehension.
How to Use
1.Go to the Connected Papers website.
2.Enter the title, DOI, or URL of a research paper into the search bar.
3.Click "Build a Graph" to generate the visual network of related papers.
4.Explore the graph, hovering over nodes to see paper details and clicking to open them.
5.Filter or expand the graph to discover more connections and relevant literature.
6.Export your graph or save it for future reference.
Use Cases
Literature ReviewResearch DiscoveryAcademic WritingThesis & Dissertation SupportStaying Updated on ResearchIdentifying Key Researchers
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Visualizes academic paper connections effectively.
- Helps discover foundational and recent literature.
- Accelerates literature review processes.
- Identifies key researchers and influential works.
- Intuitive and user-friendly interface.
Cons
- Relies on existing citation networks, potentially missing very new or niche papers.
- Limited direct full-text access.
- Free tier may have usage restrictions.
Pricing
Free trial: Offers a free tier with limited graph generation (e.g., 5 graphs per month)
Paid plans: Subscription model (e.g., "Pro" plan for unlimited graphs and advanced features).
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