When writing an academic paper, simply keeping track of all your references can be a hassle—let alone making sure they're in the proper format. To streamline the process, here are five reference management software solutions that can work for you!

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5 Reference Management Software Solutions
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2. There are many different reference
management software programs that can
make the process of managing your
references almost effortless.
We've sifted through the most popular
reference managers and have come up with
the top five. Although they generally all
perform the same tasks, you might find that
one suits your needs better than another.
Did you KNOW there are
programs that can manage
your references ?

3. #1.
RefWorks

4. RefWorks is an exceptional reference
management software program. Although it
comes at a price, many colleges and universities
have subscriptions to RefWorks, which means
that you may already have it available to you
through your school. Score!
RefWorks allows users to generate and format
bibliographies and manuscripts in hundreds of
output styles, including some of the most
common: APA, MLA, Chicago, Vancouver, and
Turabian. It also allows users to manage more
than just bibliographic data, which is why it's
great for academics and researchers alike.
#1. RefWorks

5. #2.
Zotero

6. Zotero is both free and open source, which
means that you don't have to pay for it and that
its design is publicly accessible. Zotero is a great
choice as a reference manager, especially for
students, because it runs as both a web service
and an offline service on your personal device
(laptop, iPad, cell phone, etc.).
Zotero not only stores and formats your
bibliographic information but also allows you to
organize, tag, and search this information. It
automatically and seamlessly extracts
information from books, journal articles, and
other online sources, making the entire process
of creating a reference list effortless.
#2. Zotero

7. #3.
EndNote

8. EndNote is great if you're collaborating on a
research paper. It lets you share with up to 14
colleagues anywhere in the world, so it's
definitely the top choice for collaborations.
It includes reference types such as interviews,
podcasts, conference papers, and press releases.
It also lets you add citations to Microsoft
PowerPoint slides.
EndNote has a huge catalogue of format options
with over 6,000 reference styles, so regardless of
your discipline, you're bound to find one that fits
your needs. Although EndNote isn't free, it's
super high-quality, so it's worth every penny.
#3. EndNote

9. #4.
Mendeley

10. If you're in a technical or scientific field,
Mendeley is an excellent option for you. This
reference management software allows users to
generate citations and bibliographies in
Microsoft Word, LibreOffice, and LaTeX.
As with EndNote, it's great for collaborative work,
as it allows you to connect with colleagues and
share your papers, notes, and annotations. It can
be used on your computer via the web or through
your iPhone or iPad, which makes it easy to do
your work wherever you go.
#4. Mendeley

11. #5.
CiteULike

12. U like? We do! CiteULike is cool because it works
from within your web browser, which means that
there's no software for you to install, and you can
access your library from any computer with an
Internet connection.
As with the other reference managers, CiteULike
automatically extracts the citation details so that
you don't have to type them in yourself.
#5. CiteULike

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14. Reference management software will
make organizing your next bibliography
a breeze, so take advantage of this
opportunity to make your research just
a little bit easier. And, once you've
written your paper, don't forget to have
it thoroughly edited by one of the
expert editors at Scribendi.com.