Managing references

Referencing and Plagiarism Learning Connection
Bibliographic management
Which software do I choose?
RefWorks information and help
- Access RefWorks (opens in new window) Offcampus users will be asked to authenticate using your UniSA username and password
EndNote information and help
- Download Endnote or borrow the EndNote software at the Library Desk for home use. For oncampus use, see EndNote information and help - How do I get EndNote

Bibliographic management

Bibliographic management software allows you to:

manually create and maintain a personal database (or library) of references
import references from electronic databases and catalogues into your EndNote library
create in-text citations and format bibliographies automatically in your word processing program
produce your research paper/article/thesis/assignment in a particular style (e.g. APA, Author-Date, Harvard)

The process of creating a bibliography using bibliographic management software is illustrated in the diagram below:

The software available at UniSA is:

You need to make your own decision, but these are some of the factors to consider

You may wish to use the same package as your colleagues, as it may be easier to share references and databases, as well as provide support for one another.
With RefWorks and EndNote Web you need to be online to use most features. With Endnote you can use most features offline.
With RefWorks, your database of references is held on the secure RefWorks server in the USA. It is similar with EndNote Web. However the EndNote Library is stored on your own computer.
EndNote and RefWorks are customisable. EndNote Web is not customisable, and is promoted as primarily an undergraduate tool.
You can compare Endnote and EndNote Web at http://www.endnoteweb.com/encompare.asp (opens in new window).
If you decide to change from one software product to another, references can be transferred. PLEASE NOTE: When transferring references from one product to another, you will need to check each reference to ensure that the correct reference type was selected and that the data is in the correct fields.