Citation managers help you collect, organize, and cite your research sources automatically.
Popular Tools
- Zotero: Free, open-source, excellent browser connector. Good for web sources.
- Mendeley: Good for PDF management and social networking features.
- EndNote: Powerful, often provided by universities, good for heavy research.
Basic Workflow
- Collect: Use the browser plugin to save articles, books, or websites to your library with one click.
- Organize: Use folders, tags, and notes to keep track of your sources.
- Cite: Use the Word/Google Docs plugin to insert citations while you write.
- Bibliography: Generate a formatted bibliography in seconds (APA, MLA, etc.).