This training guide, published by Thomson Reuters in 2010, introduces the ISI Web of Knowledge platform and its Web of Science database. It walks through entering the platform, selecting a database, and using the search fields, Author Finder, search results, Refine Results, Full Record, Cited References, Related Records, Times Cited and Citation Alert features.
The guide also covers citation analysis tools such as Analyze Results, Citation Report and Cited Reference Search, plus Advanced Search and saving and managing search histories and alerts. An appendix explains the meaning and use of the individual search fields, including Topic, Author, Group Author, Source Title, Publication Year, Address, Cited Author, Cited Work and Cited Year. This manual is written in Chinese.
Use the "All Databases" tab to search all databases from one interface, or select a single database from the list.
It explains citation searching: its purpose and advantages, how to use the cited reference index, and how to run a cited reference search.
Yes. Thomson Reuters customers may copy this training guide for use within their own organization, provided the ISI copyright notice is included on all copies.