Guides: PSY 255 Social Psychology: Reference Managers

Reference Managers

Overview
Comparison Chart

Reference manager applications allow researchers to save time by:

Retrieving, collecting, and organizing references from our databases
Creating bibliographies
Inserting citations and footnotes in your research paper
Storing and organizing documents
Offering collaboration tools for groups projects

Please remember:

♦ Reference tools are not error free, so always re-check your citations for correct information and formatting.

♦ Redeemer does not recommend one citation tool over another, but here we provide details on two popular free options for academic institutions.

♦ Many different reference managers are available. Which is right for you? Consider:

Cost involved
System requirements
Mobile access
Free personal storage
Collaboration needs
Tech support available

♦ See the comparison chart in this guide for more information.


Tutorial	Quick Start Guide	Tutorial Videos
Cost	Free and open source	Free
What do I need to do?	Create account, download a standalone onto your laptop/desktop, and install plugins in browsers and MS Word or LibreOffice.	Create account, download a standalone onto your laptop/desktop, and install plugins in browsers and MS Word or LibreOffice.
Operating Systems	Windows, Mac, Linux, and IOS and Android	Windows, Mac, Linux, and IOS and Android
Can I collaborate?	Yes, you can share references in your Zotero library after syncing through your account at zotero.org	Yes, through your Mendeley web account.
More help	Zotero Support	Mendeley Help Guides

If these do not meet your needs, please consult these comparison charts from the University of Toronto or Wikipedia. Be aware that some of the tools mentioned on these sites have limited free access.

Other Popular Citation Tools : EasyBib BibMe KnightCite EndNote Basic