Which citation manager is best for you? The links and table below can help you decide, but here are a few other questions to consider:
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- What do your colleagues use? You will have someone in your department to turn to for help.
- Is ease of use important? Zotero has a lower learning curve.
- Is cost critical? Zotero is free and open access with additional storage for a fee.
- Do you save PDFs for every reference? Zotero automatically downloads PDFs when available.
- Are journal abbreviations used in your preferred citation style(s)? EndNote is more customizable.
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EndNote
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EndNote Basic
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Zotero
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Format
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Desktop software for PC and Mac
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Web-based
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Web-based and standalone
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Cost
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Available in AU Install
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Free with 2 GB free online file storage. More file storage for a subscription fee.
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Free with 300 MB free online file storage. More file storage starts at $20/year.
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How to get it
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AU Install
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https://web.endnote.com/ |
www.zotero.org
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Ease of use
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Moderate learning curve
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Easier than EndNote
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Easy to learn
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Word processors
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Word and Open Office
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Word
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Word, Google Docs, Open Office
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Attach PDFs?
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Yes
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Not on the free version
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Yes
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Share references?
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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