Managing information

1. How can reference management software help?

How do you keep track of the information sources you find during your literature search?

Perhaps you use a Word document, a spreadsheet, or rely on written notes? 

Reference management software can help researchers organise their work  and save time  when referencing a wide range of information sources.

It is also very helpful if you have to change your referencing style when submitting your work for publication or assessment.

It enables researchers to...

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There are many referencing software out there. Some of the more well known ones are Endnote, Mendeley and Zotero. 

The next few pages will provide information on these three software. 

Each of these packages has various advantages; you can access them and set up accounts - experiment and find which one suits your particular requirements.

The Teaching & Learning Support Team are always contactable:  Contact the T&LS Team  

2. EndNote

Endnote Desktop can be freely installed on your devices for all our staff and researchers. You just need to contact IT Services.

The website also has an extensive Support section for help on how to use the software.   

If you would like to attend introductory Endnote sessions run by the Faculty Liaison Librarians, simply check and and book  the next available session from the CPD website.

EndNote Online is freely available to everyone to use. Once you have an online account, you can use it anywhere in the world with an internet connection. 

Here is a link to an Introduction to Endnote which shows you how to sign up and use the software.

If you want to know more about using Endnote, you can  Contact the T&LS Team  

3. Mendeley

4. Zotero