Gender Studies: Reference Management

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Reference Management Software

Reference managers allow you to collect, save and manage the references you find in databases, websites, or other sources in one place. Most reference management programs include a downloadable desktop version, browser version and perhaps also a mobile app. Also add-ons for word processors are available so that you can create citations and bibliographies, for example, with MS Word.

Please see also the Reference management software at University of Helsinki guide for links to instructions and download sites, self-study materials, guides and videos.

Instructions on installing Zotero, EndNote 21, Mendeley or other applications on a university computer are on the Software Center help page.

EndNote

EndNote has been purchased for the use of staff and students on the university's computers. Both staff and students may also use EndNote on their computers at home. The installation media for your home computer can be found in the Download Center.
Instructions on installing EndNote and other applications on a university computer are on Software Center help page.

How to Use EndNote 20 in 7 Minutes

Zotero

Zotero 5.0 is a free of charge program that anyone can download on their computer. Zotero Connector is a browser extension allowing you to save content to Zotero.
More info at Zotero website and Zotero Quick Start Guide.

 

Using Zotero

Mendeley

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

More info on Mendeley website.

Mendeley-opas (in Finnish / Turku University Library)
Mendeley LibGuide (Elsevier)
Mendeley Help Guides

The New Mendeley Reference Manager

Why LaTeX?

Much more than just a system for managing references, LaTeX is a powerful document preparation system that is commonly used in scientific publishing, especially in computer science, mathematics and physics.

Its philosophy emphasizes users to focus on the content and let the system take care of the appearance of the document. LaTeX produces professional grade typography.

  • Documents are written in plain text files using a specific markup language and then compiled into the actual printable documents (usually DVI or PDF)
  • LaTeX uses Donald Knuth's TeX typesetting system and is generally distributed as part of a full TeX distribution
  • The easiest way to get started with LaTeX is to install one of the suggested distributions
  • There are also web application based LaTeX editors you can use without having to install anything: see for example Overleaf

Here are some common reasons to learn LaTeX:

  • Many journals require you to submit your article in LaTeX form (as do book publishers)
  • Superb support for advanced mathematics
  • Produces professional grade typography in documents
  • Focus on content instead of form
  • Almost endlessly customizable and expandable via additional plugins
  • Automates citations and bibliographies
  • It´s free software and in line with general UNIX philosophy

RefWorks - Reference management software

The University of Helsinki subscription to RefWorks will end 31 December 2021.

RefWorks -- online research management, writing, and collaboration tool -- is designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies.

Transfer your references from RefWorks to another reference management tool or to a file. See instructions in the new Reference management guide.

 

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