Descriptor
| Citation Analysis | 1 |
| Comparative Analysis | 1 |
| History | 1 |
| Intellectual Disciplines | 1 |
| Library Collection Development | 1 |
| Primary Sources | 1 |
| Statistical Analysis | 1 |
| Technology | 1 |
Source
| Library and Information… | 1 |
Author
| McCain, Katherine W. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Researchers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedMcCain, Katherine W. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
Citation analysis of a systematic sample of 27 historical and historiographic articles was used to study the citation patterns of secondary sources in the history of technology. These patterns are compared with previous citation studies in history and other humanities areas and with multi-disciplinary citation studies in the social sciences.…
Descriptors: Citation Analysis, Comparative Analysis, History, Intellectual Disciplines
