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Citation Managers

Why use a Citation Manager?

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.

  • 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