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Mastering Citations: Your Complete Reference Companion: Mendeley

Navigate the complexities of academic referencing with our comprehensive guide to citations, ensuring accuracy and academic integrity in your scholarly work.

Mendeley

Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network that helps you organize your research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.

Key Features
  • PDF Management: Store, organize, and annotate PDFs within your library.
  • Citations Plug-in: Seamlessly integrate with Word and LibreOffice to generate citations and bibliographies
  • Social Networking: Connect with other researcher, join groups, and share references.
  • Group Collaboration: Collaborate on research projects by sharing documents and notes with group mates.
  • Cross-Device Sync: Access your library from any device with automatic synchronization.

The Basics

Getting started with Mendeley Reference Manager

Installation Guide:

  • Download Mendeley
  • Step-by-step instructions: 
    • Windows: Download the installer, open it, and follow the on-screen prompts.
    • Mac: Download the DMG file, drag Mendeley to the Applications folder, and open it.
    • Linux: Download the .deb package and install it using the terminal.

Basic Setup:

  • Creating a Mendeley Account: Sign up for a free account to start using Mendeley.
  • Adding References: Import references from your computer, databases, or using the Mendeley Web Importer.
  • Organizing Your Library: Use folders and tags to categorize your references.

Tutorial

Learn how to use Mendeley for managing references and creating citations with this comprehensive tutorial.

Additional Resources

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