Plugin for Word (Win/Mac) and OpenOffice (Win/Mac/Linux) Web Importer bookmarklet for most browsers Plugin for Word (Win/Mac), OpenOffice, & LibreOffice (Win/Mac/Linux) RefGrab-It plugin or bookmarklet for IE & Firefox Or download the Free software for a 30 day trial - includes all of the features Plugin for Firefox or desktop client which can be linked to Chrome or Safariīackup & sync via web-based account accessible anywhere Purchase from EndNote website(check for 30-day free trial option - current student price is $175 CAD) **Ĭan migrate the account to another institutionĬurrent U of T and UHN Students and Staff with TCard or UHN ID may purchase Single License for personal or departmental useĭownloads available upon logging in, under Tools menu ** Files can usually be saved and imported into a different citation management program quite easily. We've put together a comparison chart below to help you examine the different features available and figure out the best option for you. If you're working on a research team, you'll also want to make sure the software allows you to collaborate with your colleagues smoothly.

If you're a graduate student or a faculty member, you might have different considerations: the software needs to work well with the databases you use frequently, it must be able to organize and filter a large number of citations, and it should be able to produce a bibliography in the primary style used in your discipline.

Oh, and let's not forget: it needs to be free or cheap. For example, if you are an undergraduate student, you might be looking for the fastest and easiest option -something with a short learning curve, which lets you grab citations and produce bibliographies in a snap. So how do you pick the best citation management software for you? There are many factors to consider.

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