Introduction
Welcome!
This is a brief guide to some tools, tips, and tricks you can use to make your library and online research easier.
If you need help with your research in general, please contact the Info & Research Help Desk - the hours and contact information is on the left.
If you'd like to learn more about these tools, please feel free to contact me. My contact information is on the right.
Happy searching!
Research Time Savers: Citation Managers
Managing and organizing information can be a time consuming task. Citation managers can help you manage the information you've found, and cite it correctly in various formats. These are some citation management tools that can help you stay organized.
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RefWorksWeb-based citation manager. Import citations from databases to create your own personal collection. Automatically format your papers and bibliographies in any of almost 150 formats (e.g. APA, MLA, Chicago, Turabian, CBE, etc.). Click here to access the old version of RefWorks.
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MendeleyMendeley offers citation management, PDF annotation, and the opportunity to network with researchers. Desktop app installation adds to functionality. Also has an iPhone/iPad app.
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ZoteroFree citation manager that helps you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. Offers major citation formats including MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, and many more.
