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RSENR Graduate Students (2023)

Citations, Style Guides, and Information Management

Why use citation management software?

The UVM Libraries supports the use of 3 citation management software systems, EndNote, Zotero, and Mendeley.  The one you choose to use is a personal choice; many people in RSENR use EndNote.

EndNote Guide

  • EndNote is downloadable from the UVM software website: https://www.uvm.edu/software .  The current version is EndNote 20.
  • EndNote creates a searchable database of your references that you can organize.
  • EndNote works with Word so that you can insert your citations into your Word document and they will be formatted in whatever citation style you choose.
  • EndNote works with library databases so that you can import the bibliographic information directly from a database into EndNote.
  • EndNote will search for and attach PDFs of articles into your references, and includes a PDF reader.
  • EndNote alllows you to share your reference lists with others if you are working on a group project.
  • If you are writing a major paper or thesis involving collecting and managing a number of citations, using EndNote or another citation management system is highly recommended.
  • There is a learning curve involved in using a program like EndNote; attending a workshop to learn whatever program you choose to use will get you on your way.

** I am available for individual or group Introduction to EndNote workshops.  Contact me by e-mail to schedule with three potential dates/ times that work for you if interested, and we will schedule one that works for all.  **  

Citation Management Software Instruction

EndNote

Individual or group instruction/consultations for EndNote are available throughout the semester.

To schedule instruction or a consultation contact Laurie Kutner: laurie.kutner@uvm.edu.

Mendeley

Individual or group instruction/consultations for Mendeley are available throughout the semester.

To schedule instruction or a consultation contact Christie Silkotch: christine.silkotch@uvm.edu.

Zotero 

Individual or group instruction/ consultations for Zotero are available throughout the semester.  To schedule instruction or a consultation, please contact Daisy Benson: daisy.benson@uvm.edu

Please bring your own laptop to this workshop. Workshops are one hour long.