This training provides an overview of a range of freely available and other tools researchers can use to manage their references, such as Mendeley, Zotero and JabRef. The purpose is to assist researchers in deciding which service is appropriate for their specific needs. 

By the end of this training, learners should:

• Have good knowledge about reference management.
• Be familiar with tools for reference management. 

Training Outline: 

• Why referencing is important - avoiding plagiarism and verifying sources used.
• An overview of free tools Mendeley, Zotero and JabRef. (If your institution has subscribed to EndNote or RefWorks, teach learners how to use those tools).
• Notable features of each tool and a comparison of the tools.

Resources for facilitators and learners

Videos, online tutorials:

• “Plagiarism: Avoid it at all costs!” University College Dublin.

• “Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism: Types of Plagiarism”, University of Guelph. 

• “Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism: From Passage to Paraphrase”, University of Guelph. 

• “Cite Your Sources: When / Why to Cite”, University of Guelph.  

• “Mendeley: How to use the Citation Plugin in Word”, University of Guelph. 

• “Zotero: How to Organize Your References”, University of Guelph. 

• “Formatting with Latex and JabRef”, Centre for Postgraduate Studies. 

Library guides:

• “Academic Integrity - Referencing, Citation & Avoiding Plagiarism”, University College Dublin.  
• “Cite Your Sources”, University of Guelph. 
• “Zotero”, University of Guelph. 
• “Citation Managers Comparison Chart”, University of Guelph.

Examples of presentations, practical exercises and handouts:

• Presentation “Reference Management”, University of York. 
• Jevgenija Sevcova. “Bibliographic reference management: Introduction to Zotero 5”, EIFL.  
• Jevgenija Sevcova. “Bibliographic reference management: Introduction to Zotero 5. Practical exercises”, EIFL. 
• “Zotero” handout, worksheet and troubleshooting guide, The University of Oklahoma, OSF.
• “Mendeley” worksheet, Wilfrid Laurier University Library.