Calculadora de Tamanho de Artigo de Pesquisa
Estime o número de páginas do seu artigo com base na contagem de palavras.
2-3 undergraduate, 3-5 graduate, 5+ doctoral
Fraction of citations that are unique sources
Total In-Text Citations
30
Total In-Text Citations vs Paper Length (pages)
Formula
How to Estimate Citations Needed
The number of citations depends on paper length and academic level.
Formula
Total Citations = Pages x Citations per Page
Unique Sources = Total Citations x Unique Ratio
Guidelines by Level
Exemplo Resolvido
10-page paper with 3 citations per page and 60% unique ratio.
- 01Total citations = 10 x 3 = 30
- 02Unique sources = round(30 x 0.6) = 18
- 03Average uses per source = 30 / 18 = 1.7
Perguntas Frequentes
How many sources does my paper need?
A general rule is 1-2 unique sources per page. A 10-page undergraduate paper typically needs 10-20 sources.
Can I cite the same source multiple times?
Yes, it is normal to cite important sources multiple times, especially if they are central to your argument.
What types of sources should I use?
Prioritize peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books. Supplement with reputable websites, government reports, and primary sources.