How to Use AnswerThis

Getting started with AnswerThis

In this guide, you will learn how to use AnswerThis to generate citation-backed literature reviews quickly and efficiently. By the end, you'll be able to create structured answers and comprehensive reviews without the hassle of manual research.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to AnswerThis.
2. Click on the "Sign Up" button located at the top right corner of the homepage.
3. Fill in your details or sign up using your Google account.
4. Once registered, log in to your account. You’ll be taken to your dashboard, where you can start your research.

Step 2: Your first literature review

1. On your dashboard, locate the search bar at the top of the page.
2. Enter your research topic or question (e.g., "effects of climate change on agriculture") and press "Enter".
3. Review the generated results. Click on a relevant article title to view the detailed summary.
4. Once you've identified useful articles, click the "Generate Review" button next to the chosen article.
5. AnswerThis will compile a structured review with citations. You can edit the text if needed before saving or exporting it.

Step 3: Get better results

1. Use specific keywords or phrases to narrow down your search. For example, instead of "climate change", try "impact of climate change on crop yields".
2. Explore the filters available on the left side of the results page to refine your search by publication date, type of study, or author.
3. Combine multiple articles into a single review by selecting them and clicking the "Combine Reviews" option.

Pro tip

When searching for articles, use quotation marks around phrases (e.g., "climate change effects") to ensure the results focus on that exact phrase, leading to more relevant articles.

Common mistake to avoid

Avoid using overly broad or vague search terms, as this can yield too many irrelevant results. Be specific to get the most useful articles for your literature review.