Citing and Writing Tools
Sciwheel (formerly 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 tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Zotero is available as a desktop app and ZoteroBib is a free website that allows you to build a bibliography instantly without creating an account or installing software.
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 EndNote, with a handful of Endnote’s features missing. Please note: HSL does not support this product.
Writing Assistance
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| HSL Online Guides | Endnote | Mendeley | Zotero | Sciwheel (formerly F1000Workspace) |
| Classes at HSL | Classes for EndNote | Classes for Mendeley | Classes for Sciwheel | |
| Cost | Under $100 through UNC-CH | Zotero is free to everyone | Free through UNC-CH | |
| Notes | See EndNote Basic/Online guide for further details on the free online version | 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 for EndNote |
Inconsistent |
Instructions for Zotero |
Instructions for Sciwheel |
| 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 |
