How do you find papers to cite without wasting hours?
Short answer
Start from the claim you need to support, not from a generic keyword search. Then build a shortlist, judge which papers fit best, and keep only the ones strong enough for the role you want them to play. LancetClaw helps turn that process into a repeatable workflow.
Execution Steps
- 1Write the exact claim or question you need support for.
- 2Search for papers that directly answer that claim, not just the broad topic.
- 3Judge fit, strength, and caveats early so you do not overread weak sources.
- 4Refine by recency, study type, population, or evidence role.
- 5Use LancetClaw to turn a topic or paragraph into a source shortlist with reasons.
Prompt Template
Find stronger papers for this claim or paragraph. Explain why each one fits, which ones look strongest, and what I should still double-check.
Common Failure Points
- Starting from a broad keyword instead of the actual claim
- Collecting too many weak-fit papers
- Confusing topical relevance with citation strength
FAQ
Composite User Feedback
Medical Student
"The answer pages helped me move from not understanding a paper to knowing which part I should read next."
Clinician
"These guides work because they answer the practical question first, then point me to the workflow I should use."
Medical Librarian
"The strongest pages are the ones that can stand alone as answers and still route people into the right LancetClaw skill."