The libraries support EndNote and Zotero. This table can help compare different tools.
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EndNote desktop |
EndNote Online |
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| Type of Program |
A software program that you need to download on your computer or use in the computer labs. |
A web-based application accessible on any computer, anywhere. A very pared-down version of the desktop version. |
A software program with a web-based application accessible on any computer, anywhere. |
| How to Get It |
Williams has a license to this software for students, faculty, and staff available through OIT's software download page. Download and use Endnote 21 for free! |
Anyone can create an account and use Endnote Basic online for free. Endnote Web is a slightly fancier online version only available if you have downloaded Endnote 21. You can sync between free and subscription accounts. |
Open source. Anyone can download the program and use it for free. |
| Getting Started |
Using EndNote Handout (Williams-specific) |
Using EndNote Basic/Online (YouTube playlist) Endnote Online Essentials (video) |
Getting Started with Zotero (quick start guide) |
| Functionality | Advanced functionality appropriate for sustained research projects such as theses. Can share references and PDFs with up to 100 collaborators. |
Basic functionality. Can share references but not PDFs. Sharing not yet available in Endnote Web. |
Advanced functionality appropriate for sustained research projects such as theses. Can create group libraries to share references and PDFs with collaborators. |
| Word Processor Integration |
Cite While You Write plug-in is added to Word when you download EndNote. It appears as a tab on your toolbar. Endnote 21 has a google add-on that allows you to cite while you write in google docs.Download the add-on and follow these instructions. Don't have Word? Download it through OIT. |
Need to download the Cite While You Write plug-in on the computer you are using. Appears as a tab or toolbar in Word. Cite While You Write in Google Docs is only available while using Endnote Web. |
Automatically integrates with Word and Google Docs accounts. Appears in the toolbars. |
| Changing Your Mind | Can export references in a variety of formats to be imported into other citation management tools. | Can export references in a variety of formats to be imported into other citation management tools. | Can export references in a variety of formats to be imported into other citation management tools. |
A citation manager stores all your citations in a searchable database so that you can:
It is your responsibility to know what elements and punctuation are required for your citation style and determine whether the citation tool has generated the citation correctly.
Developed by the American Psychological Association, this style is most widely used for research papers in psychology and social sciences.
Citing a source in this style consists of two parts:
See How to Format In-Text Citations, How to Format the Reference List.