Introduction to bibliographic
software and Mendeley
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Introduction to Mendeley [1]
How do you currently manage references for reports /
assignments?
• Make a list with person sitting next to you of three things
you find difficult [ 5 mins ]
Introduction to Mendeley [2]
Why do we use bibliographic software?
• Input references manually, import from bibliographic
databases or the Web
• Store and retrieve records using a sophisticated retrieval
interface
• Works with your word processor to integrate references
directly from your databases into your word documents
• Choose from citation styles used by unversities, professional
institutions and publishers to produce citations in text and
bibliographies at the end of your work
• Share references with colleagues and publish your own
databases on the Web
Introduction to Mendeley [3]
Why choose Mendeley?
• It's is free - basic version
• Mendeley is a good bibliographic database, provides a
desktop version for your PC / Laptop and a web version
• Mendeley synchronises desktop and web versions. Access
your databases away from your own computer, over the Web
• Mendeley is good with pdfs, automatically extracting
bibliographic information from pdfs on import
• Mendeley can import existing databases from EndNote,
CiteULike, 2collab and Zotero, or any database in RIS
format
Introduction to Mendeley [4]
Why choose Mendeley?
• Mendeley provides a plugin to integrate with Microsoft
Word and Open Office
• Mendeley provides the facility for you to collaborate over the
web to create group bibliographies
• Mendeley provides a space for you to create an online profile
to share research interests and network
• Mendeley has a database of 73M+ references you can search
and suggests related references for your search results