Should I use a reference manager?
A reference manager is an essential software tool for researchers. It provides a centralized location to collect, organize, manage, and cite research sources.
⇨ What is a reference manager?
Here are some reasons why you should consider using a reference manager:
- Efficiency: A reference manager can save you a lot of time and effort in managing your references. You can easily import references from databases, websites, and other sources, and the software will automatically format them in the citation style of your choice.
- Accuracy: Using a reference manager can reduce errors in your citations and references. It ensures that your references are consistently formatted and include all the necessary information.
- Collaboration: A reference manager can make collaborating with others on a research project much easier. You can share your references with colleagues, and the software will automatically update them as you make changes.
- Organization: A reference manager can help you keep track of all your research references in one place. You can add tags, notes, and other metadata to your references to make it easier to find them later.
- Flexibility: Most reference managers are compatible with multiple citation styles, so you can easily switch between styles.
⇨ What does a reference manager do?
Paperpile is an easy-to-use reference manager. It allows you to collect, organize, and cite your references wherever you are.
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- Lightning-quick reference import
- Cite references in Word, Google Docs, and LaTeX
- Share references with collaborators
- Highlight text and add notes to your PDFs
- Easy migration from other reference managers
- Available for iOS and Android
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“Paperpile is a seamless way to organize and access papers I'm reading.” —Assistant Professor, UCLA
Frequently Asked Questions about reference management
Should you use a reference manager?
You should use a reference manager because it saves you time in finding and saving sources, helps you reduce errors in your citations and references, makes collaborating on a paper much easier, helps you keep track of all your sources in one place, and allows you to easily switch citation styles.
Why should you use Paperpile?
Paperpile is a fast and easy-to-use reference manager. It allows you to collect, organize, and cite your references wherever you are. With Paperpile, you can sync your PDFs to Google Drive, read and annotate them on mobile apps, and cite your papers in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Try it with a 30-day free trial (no credit card needed).
Does Paperpile work with Google?
Paperpile is a reference manager created specifically for Google and the Google apps ecosystem. It allows you to collect references with the Paperpile Chrome extension, download PDFs with one click and sync them directly to your Google Drive, and insert citations and bibliographies in Google Docs with just a click.