Citation Management Applications
These apps help you save, organize, and ultimately construct your bibliography. They can be very helpful for students in writing-intensive majors, or anyone who is working on an extensive research project. To make the best use of these apps, start early in the research process and take advantage of the online tutorials that show you how to use them effectively.
Zotero
Zotero is a free, open-source tool that helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite and share your research citations. Zotero can integrate with your web browser to automatically detect and retrieve information from almost anywhere and from almost any source. In addition, available plug-ins work inside Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice to instantly create references and bibliographies within your work. All major citation styles are supported. Registration is required.
Learn more about using Zotero from their Documentation page, or browse tutorial videos.
EndNote Basic (EndNote Web)
EndNote Basic is the free, stripped-down version of the full-featured EndNote software from Clarivate. The free version still requires registration, but provides more than enough functionality for undergraduate students. Users can export citations directly into their accounts from most library databases and Google Scholar. Download the Cite while you Write plugin to integrate your citations into Word.
Browse video tutorials on using EndNote Web
Mendeley
Mendeley is the free citation management tool from Elsevier. It provides much the same functionality as Zotero and EndNote Basic, with direct export features and cite-while-you-write functionality. Users who register for a free account may also download the desktop version which automatically syncs with the web version to ensure that you'll have access to your full library where ever you go!
Learn more about using Mendeley by visiting their online support center.
