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5 Reference Management Software Solutions

for Your Research

by Scribendi.com

There are many different referencemanagement software programs that canmake the process of managing yourreferences almost effortless.

We've sifted through the most popularreference managers and have come up withthe top five. Although they generally allperform the same tasks, you might find thatone suits your needs better than another.

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#1.RefWorks

RefWorks is an exceptional referencemanagement software program. Although itcomes at a price, many colleges and universitieshave subscriptions to RefWorks, which meansthat you may already have it available to youthrough your school. Score!

RefWorks allows users to generate and formatbibliographies and manuscripts in hundreds ofoutput styles, including some of the mostcommon: APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver, andTurabian. It also allows users to manage morethan just bibliographic data, which is why it'sgreat for academics and researchers alike.

#1. RefWorks

#2.Zotero

Zotero is both free and open source, whichmeans that you don't have to pay for it and thatits design is publicly accessible. Zotero is a greatchoice as a reference manager, especially forstudents, because it runs as both a web serviceand an offline service on your personal device(laptop, iPad, cell phone, etc.).

Zotero not only stores and formats yourbibliographic information but also allows you toorganize, tag, and search this information. Itautomatically and seamlessly extractsinformation from books, journal articles, andother online sources, making the entire processof creating a reference list effortless.

#2. Zotero

#3.EndNote

EndNote is great if you're collaborating on aresearch paper. It lets you share with up to 14colleagues anywhere in the world, so it'sdefinitely the top choice for collaborations.

It includes reference types such as interviews,podcasts, conference papers, and press releases.It also lets you add citations to MicrosoftPowerPoint slides.

EndNote has a huge catalogue of format optionswith over 6,000 reference styles, so regardless ofyour discipline, you're bound to find one that fitsyour needs. Although EndNote isn't free, it'ssuper high-quality, so it's worth every penny.

#3. EndNote

#4.Mendeley

If you're in a technical or scientific field,Mendeley is an excellent option for you. Thisreference management software allows users togenerate citations and bibliographies inMicrosoft Word, LibreOffice, and LaTeX.

As with EndNote, it's great for collaborative work,as it allows you to connect with colleagues andshare your papers, notes, and annotations. It canbe used on your computer via the web or throughyour iPhone or iPad, which makes it easy to doyour work wherever you go.

#4. Mendeley

#5.CiteULike

U like? We do! CiteULike is cool because it worksfrom within your web browser, which means thatthere's no software for you to install, and you canaccess your library from any computer with anInternet connection.

As with the other reference managers, CiteULikeautomatically extracts the citation details so thatyou don't have to type them in yourself.

#5. CiteULike

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Reference management software willmake organizing your next bibliographya breeze, so take advantage of thisopportunity to make your research justa little bit easier. And, once you'vewritten your paper, don't forget to haveit thoroughly edited by one of theexpert editors at Scribendi.com.