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Citation managers
The library supports RefWorks, but there are a number of other citation manager tools that you can try.
- ZoteroA free, open source tool that you can download from the web and install on your computer. A good choice is you do most of your research on the same computer.
- EndNoteSubscription based tool that allows users to create and formate bibliographies.
- MendeleyOnline based reference manager with social networking. Useful for sharing references with group members.
- ZoterobibFree service that builds one time bibliographies without creating accounts or downloading software.
Evaluating Information
- Peer Review in 3 MinutesShort video about the scholarly publishing process from Vanderbilt University
- Scholarly vs. Popular PeriodicalsShort video from Vanderbilt about the differences between scholarly and popular journals
- Scholarly vs. PopularChart comparing the characteristics of scholarly vs. popular publications
- Scrutinizing Science: Peer ReviewUnderstanding Science guide to the peer review process by UC Berkeley and the UC Museum of Paleontology
- Guidelines for Evaluating Scientific InformationWashingtonLifeScience.com guide to help you evaluate the quality of science information sources
- Primary vs. Secondary and Tertiary SourcesWikibooks summary of chemical information sources
Writing and Publishing
- Publishing Your Research 1018:40 minute video from the American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Encyclopedia of science and technology communicationE-book published in 2010.
- Scientific writing = thinking in words2011 e-book
- Style and ethics of communication in science and engineeringShort 2008 e-book from Morgan & Claypool.
- Writing guidelines for engineering and science students (web site)An excellent web site from Penn State University.