Fewer Quote by Nicholas Carr
““As more journals moved online, scholars actually cited fewer articles than they had before.””
About This Quote
Online migration reduces citation frequency, possibly due to information overload.
In simple terms: Online shift lowers citations.
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Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- library services
- research methodology
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might scholars cite less online?
- What strategies can improve citation relevance?
Citation decline may reflect quality issues, not just format.