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What is Mendeley Reference Manager?

Mendeley Reference Manager is a free application that helps you simplify your reference management workflow so you can focus your efforts on your projects rather than on the "citation soup".

With Mendeley Reference Manager you can:

  • Store, organize and search all your references in a single library.
  • Seamlessly insert references and bibliographies into your Microsoft® Word documents using Mendeley Cite.
  • Read, highlight and annotate PDFs, and keep all your thoughts across multiple documents in one place.
  • Collaborate with others by sharing references and ideas.

Reference:
Mendeley. (2020). Getting started with Mendeley Reference Manager. https://www.mendeley.com/guides/mendeley-reference-manager.

What is Zotero?

Zotero (zoh-TARE-oh) is a citation manager and research tool that you can use through the online web version or on via the desktop app.

With Zotero, you can:

  • Create, store and manage citations as well as personal notes, webpages, and research sources like PDFs.
  • Generate and format bibliographies, in-text citations, and footnotes directly in Word, OpenOffice, and Google Docs.
  • Share citations and other research materials using "Group Collections".
  • Add annotations and organize your sources using the Zotfile plugin.
  • Store all of your PDFs and research on your computer or in your personal cloud account (Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.), or Zotero.org.

You can also download a browser extension so you can capture sources directly from online library databases & catalogs or any webpage.

Reference:
University of Victoria Libraries (2020, August 20). Zotero. Retrieved from https://libguides.uvic.ca/c.php?g=699420.

What is EndNote online?

EndNote Web is a free reference manager. Use it to track your sources and automatically generate in-text citations/references, as well as:

  • Search hundreds of online databases & save your research, references, PDFs and attachments all in one place.
  • Keep your research, notes, and annotations organized and easy to access.
  • Use Cite While You Write™ to create and format your bibliographies.
  • Follow and discuss research, connect with other students on group projects, and share your references and idea.

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What is Grammarly?

Grammarly is a useful tool for polishing your writing with a wide variety of tools. The AI-powered applications include the ability to correct grammatical mistakes, adjust the tone and clarity of your writing based on your audience, check for plagiarism, and far more.

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What is ProWritingAid? 

ProWritingAid is a software that corrects grammar, punctuation, mechanics, technique, and style. Initially, ProWritingAid was designed for aspiring novelists. Now, students have access to this same high-level software.

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