Reference Management

Browser extensions

Make finding references easier! I recommend you make the most of the tools and apps offered by the University of Melbourne:

Search ToolsLibrary

In particular, you may like to download these browser extensions:

• Lean Library will allow you to quickly access the university's subscriptions.

• LibKey Nomad will let you easily download PDF copies of research papers you find online.

Re:cite

Re:cite is the University of Melbourne Library's handy guide to citing and referencing in your research and writing:

HomeRe:cite

Here you can access:

• Instructions and example of how to use different citation and referencing styles

• Resources on using Reference Management software:

  • Help guides (including options like BibTeX, EndNote, Mendeley and Zotero)

  • Workshops and videos

• Lots of referencing resources:

  • An article on referencing essentials

  • Online learning modules on using sources and referencing

  • A video on paraphrasing ideas in your writing

Zotero

My personal recommendation when it comes to reference management software is Zotero!

Zotero | Your personal research assistant

Why? Because it's free, and connects easily with LaTeX on Overleaf. Here are Overleaf's instructions on how to connect various reference management tools to your Overleaf project:

Overleaf and Reference Managersoverleaf

But the best part (with Zotero) is having the option to cleverly store and update your citation keys using Better BibTeX:

Better BibTeX for Zotero :: Better BibTeX for Zotero