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RefWorks
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EndNote
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EndNote online
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Zotero
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Mendeley
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Papers
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Availability |
This information refers to New RefWorks - look at our RefWorks page for further information. Web-based Free via university subscription (including alumni) |
Desktop Version X9 available to download for free through IT Services for your personal PC or Mac iPad App available on iTunes store. |
Web-based Free |
Web browser extension, desktop and mobile app. Freely available |
Web, desktop and mobile app. Freely available |
Web, desktop and mobile app. Costs €60 (academic) or €36 (student discount). Mobile app available for free on iTunes store 30 day free trial available |
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Word processor compatibility |
MS Word Google Docs
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MS Word Apache OpenOffice Pages |
MS Word Apache OpenOffice
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MS Word OpenOffice/LibreOffice Google Docs |
MS Word LibreOffice
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MS Word OpenOffice/ LibreOffice Pages Google Docs |
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Captures from pdf documents and webpages? |
Yes ('Save To Refworks' browser plugin available in the 'Tools' section) |
Yes (webpages require download of plug in) |
Yes ('Capture Reference' tool) To install it, open EndNote Online, go to 'Downloads' and click on 'Capture Reference')
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Captures webpage snapshots? |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Citation / bibliography styles |
List of citation styles in RefWorks New styles can also be created.
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3,300+
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List of citation styles in Zotero
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1,600+ |
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Sharing / collaboration |
Share references with groups
Instructions on how to share folders of references in RefWorks |
Share references with groups EndNote guidance on how to share references in different versions of the software |
Share references with groups Instructions on how to share groups in EndNote Online
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Share references with groups |
Share references and notes with groups Academic social network |
Information on sharing collections in Papers Collaborate with peers Share papers |
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RefWorks
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EndNote
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EndNote online
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Zotero
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Mendeley
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Papers
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Pros |
This information refers to New RefWorks - look at our RefWorks page for further information. Large number of citation styles Bodleian Libraries subscription provides free access for University members including alumni Access your library from any computer with an internet connection Supports MS Word and Google Docs |
Institutional subscription provides free access for University members Copes well with a very large library iPad App Large number of citation styles Journal abbreviation recognition Word Processor plug in compatible with MS Word, Apache OpenOffice and Pages |
Works very well with Web of Science / Web of Knowledge |
iPad/iPhone/Android apps Useful tools for creating references from websites Extend functionality using plug-ins. |
iPad/iPhone/Android apps Social networking Collaborative pdf annotation / notes
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PDF annotation Social network iPad/iPhone apps Large number of citation styles |
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Cons |
Very limited offline access Not compatible with Libre/Open Office |
Not compatible with Linux |
Word processor plug-in not compatible with Linux
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Limited free storage space (300 MB) |
Syncing of desktop application to web account NOT automatic Limited free storage space (2 GB) |
Need to purchase the software Not compatible with Linux
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