Citing and Writing Tools
F1000Workspace is a unified space for writing, collecting, citing, & sharing scientific literature. It features a web-based application, a browser extension, a Word plugin, and a desktop app.
Zotero is a free reference management system where you can collect, manage, cite, and share research. They offer two options. One is an extension for the Firefox web-browser. The second is a Windows only stand-alone client.
Citation Style Help
EndNote is bibliographic management software you purchase and load on your computer. Students, staff, and faculty can purchase EndNote at a discount. Faculty and Staff can purchase EndNote with departmental funds (if available) through ITS Software Acquisition.
- EndNote X6, X7, and X8 Tutorial Guides
- EndNote Basic/Online/Web
- EndNote Class Schedule
- Request EndNote Help
Mendeley is a free reference management system where you can collect, manage, cite, create groups, and share research. Mendeley is essentially a free version of Endote, with a handful of Endnote’s features missing.
Writing Assistance
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F1000Workspace | |
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| HSL Online Guides | Endnote | Mendeley | Zotero | F1000Workspace |
| Classes at HSL | See here | See here | See here | |
| Cost | Under $100 through UNC-CH | Free to everyone | Free through UNC-CH | |
| Notes | See EndNote Basic/Online guide for further details on the free online version | Use this link to create account. Select No, I’m a new user then select password. | ||
| How is it used? | Computer + Web |
Computer + Web |
Computer + Web |
Web |
| Major citation styles? | ||||
| Annotation of PDFs | ||||
| Locate full-text using UNC-CH subscriptions | Instructions |
Inconsistent |
Instructions |
Instructions |
| Adds citation from a PDF | ||||
| Sharing options | X7 and above users have sharing options / email compressed libraries | UNC-CH members have unlimited groups | See group options here |
Share unlimited projects and manuscripts |
| Free online storage | X7 and above: unlimited | 5,000+ papers (UNC-CH members have more space) |
700+ papers (more space can be purchased) |
Unlimited |
| Word Processor | Microsoft Word | Microsoft Word LibreOffice (latest) |
Microsoft Word LibreOffice (all) |
Microsoft Word Google Docs Manuscripts for Mac |