Overview of Citation Managers
What are they?
Citation Managers like RefWorks or EndNote Web are software applications that will help you…
Any UW-Madison student, faculty or staff can use RefWorks or EndNote Web. They are provided for your use by the UW-Madison Libraries. EndNote desktop must be purchased individually.
- Format bibliographies and citations automatically while you research
- Create and organize a personal research database and organize references, im ages and PDFs
- Access your information online
- Share your databases with colleagues around the world
- Share references between RefWorks, EndNote Web, and EndNote.
EndNote/RefWorks Comparison Chart - Citation Management Software
A Head to Head Comparison of RefWorks, ProCite, EndNote, Reference Manager, Library Master, and more. (One of the best reviews)
What’s Involved?
Using Citation Managers involves the following process….
- Create a RefWorks or EndNote Web account
- If using EndNote desktop version , purchase EndNote with an educational discount from DoIT or the UBS Digital Outpost
- Add citations manually or import citations from databases
- Organize and manage your citations with folders or groups
- Format bibliographies instantly in a variety of styles (MLA, APA, Turabian, etc.)
