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Developmental Education

Select Databases

Google Scholar

Google Scholar can be a useful tool when collecting research information.

Consider the features in Settings to make it work better with your research:

Library Links - FindIt@TxState
►Bibliography Manager - set this EndNote (which is referring to the desktop version).

Many library databases allow searches to be limited to articles published in Peer-Reviewed journals, but this filter is not available in Google Scholar. Consult Ulrich's to find out if a journal is considered Refereed/Peer-Reviewed by searching the title of the journal.

Citation Management

Consider using a citation management software to help keep track of your citations for your bibliography and offers a Web and Desktop version.

EndNote is a citation management tool that enables you to:
     ► Organize your research Include citations while you write your paper
     ► Build a bibliography in a variety of formats
                                ►Import references from library databases and Google Scholar.

See Also:  Canvas EndNote Modules  EndNote Web Tutorials  EndNote Desktop Tutorials  Desktop Styles Download

Print copies of Various Style Guides

Zotero is a free, open-access tool developed by an independent, nonprofit organization that has no financial interest in your private information. Zotero lets you:      

  ► Attach images, notes, and PDFs to your citations   
  ► Organize and tag your citations into collections and folders for different projects            
  ► Create bibliographies automatically as well as in-text citations    
  ► Share references and research information with a group  

It's easy to use and connects with your web browser to download sources. The free version provides 300 MB of storage space and additional storage is available for a fee

See Also:  Quick-Start Guide  Get Help with Zotero  Zotero FAQs  User Forums  ZoteroBib

Zotero: A Guide for Librarians, Researchers, and Educators / Jason Puckett.