Module 2: Organize Your References with Citation Tools: Which One to Choose?
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MODULE 1: Information Literacy Concepts MODULE 2: Research Pro Tips MODULE 3: Finding Information |
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Organize Your References with Citation Tools |
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Definition
Bibliographic citation managers (e.g. EndNote Web, Zotero, etc.) help researchers keep track of their references for research papers, theses, dissertations, journal articles, publication lists, course reserve lists, or any other writing needs. The software also facilitates the downloading of citations directly from the Web, online databases, and online library catalogs. Using bibliographic citation managers helps researchers create bibliographies or lists of references and easily format them in a wide variety of styles.
Getting Started
To get started with either one of these citation tools follow the instructions described in this guide Links to an external site..
Not sure which one to choose? The following video provides some tips on how to investigate and decide on the best bibliographic software for your needs. The speaker touches on criteria such as collaboration, system compatibility, free vs. cost and functionality.
Comparison Tables Between Different Citation Tools
Find the pros and cons Links to an external site. of each of the citation tools described in this guide. A brief table Links to an external site. (scroll down to the 2nd box) is available from the University of Oxford to help you decide which tool will meet your research needs.
Wikipedia also maintains a comparison table Links to an external site. of many bibliographic management tools.