How do I find sources for my essay with this tool?

Enter your essay topic or research question in the search field. The AI will analyze your query and return a list of relevant academic articles and books from various databases.

What kind of databases does it search?

Our search includes major academic indexes like Google Scholar, JSTOR, and open-access archives. It is designed to find sources from a wide range of academic disciplines.

Does this tool give me the full PDF of the articles?

The tool provides links to the sources. When a source is open-access, we provide a direct link. For paywalled articles, the link will take you to the publisher's page, where you can often log in with your university credentials.

What is a DOI and why is it important?

A DOI (Digital Object Identifier) is a unique, permanent link to a specific digital publication, like an article. Including it in your citations ensures accuracy and helps your readers easily locate the exact source you used.

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Find Academic Sources for Your Research

Referati AI helps you find reliable scholarly sources for your research topic. It is designed for students working on essays, reports, and dissertations. Simply enter your research question or keywords. Our AI will scan academic databases, including Google Scholar and JSTOR. You will receive a short list of 5-10 real, relevant academic sources to start with. This tool does not write a literature review or summarize articles. It provides you with a starting point for your own research work.

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Your input

What is the impact of social media on political polarization in the UK?

AI-assisted result

1. Fletcher, R., & Nielsen, R. K. (2018). Are people really living in echo chambers? And what would we do about it if they were? *Oxford, Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism*. 2. Sunstein, C. R. (2017). *#Republic: Divided Democracy in the Age of Social Media*. Princeton University Press. 3. Tucker, J. A., et al. (2018). *Social Media, Political Polarization, and Political Disinformation: A Review of the Scientific Literature*. Hewlett Foundation. 4. Dubois, E., & Blank, G. (2018). The echo chamber is overstated: the moderating effect of political interest and diverse media. *Information, Communication & Society*, 21(5), 729-745.

What it does

International academic databases

We search across major databases like Google Scholar, JSTOR, and open-access repositories to find relevant sources for your topic.

Verifiable, real sources

Referati AI does not invent sources. Every result is a real publication from an academic index, often with a direct link for you to access.

Strictly academic results

The tool is designed to find scholarly articles, books, and conference papers. It filters out blogs, news sites, and other unreliable sources.

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