Web-based Citation Management Systems: Which One Is Best?

Steeleworthy, Michael; Dewan, Pauline

doi:10.21083/partnership.v8i1.2220

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“…Studies conducted by Evans et al (1990), Eichorn and Yankauer (1987) and Gupta et al (2005) found errors in major surgical journals in terms of citation and quotation. Steeleworthy and Dewan (2013) reviewed popular citation management systems, RefWorks, Zotero, WizFolio and Mendeley. To compare these software packages, they examined the import capabilities as well as the organizing, searching, annotating and sharing functions of these RMS.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An interpretive structural modelling of the features influencing researchers’ selection of reference management software

Nilashi

Dalvi²,

Ibrahim

et al. 2016

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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Reference management software packages are established as research software packages to help scholars organize their work, improve workflows and ultimately save time. The number of citation management software packages has increased in recent years and therefore choosing an appropriate one has become a challenge for researchers. Scholars always explore the features of an appropriate RMS prior to making an investment to invest in one. Hence, the purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the prominent features in the selection of appropriate reference management software based on an extensive literature review and further to validate this through experts’ opinions. We have utilized the valuable opinions of experts to develop a hierarchical model based on the interpretive structural modelling approach to demonstrate the contextual interrelationship among these factors. Furthermore, the Matrice d’Impacts Croisées-Multiplication Appliquée à un Classement analysis approach has been utilized to classify the identified features based on their dependences and driving power, and to validate the developed interpretive structural modelling-based conceptual model. The developed model in this study can help reference management software developers to understand the correlations among the identified features and their interdependences to further enhance the quality of their products. The academic and practical contributions of the study are discussed.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several publications have been published comparing RMS packages using a set of criteria and features. Specific comparative studies of features have been performed by Dell’Orso (2010); Kessler and Van Ullen (2005); Steeleworthy and Dewan (2013).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

An interpretive structural modelling of the features influencing researchers’ selection of reference management software

Nilashi

Dalvi²,

Ibrahim

et al. 2016

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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“…For decades, researchers have considered the benefits of using CMS (Basak, 2014, Garfield;Flanagan, & Fox 1989). Many articles provide direct comparisons between specific tools (Basak, 2014;Gilmour & Cobus-Kuo, 2011;Hensley, 2011;Steeleworthy & Dewan, 2013); others outline criteria for selecting the best software for a particular academic library (Butros & Taylor, 2011;Marino, 2012). Tramullas, Sánchez-Casabón, and Garrido-Picazo (2015) have conducted a literature review of such studies.…”

Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Leveraging Citation Management Software (CMS) for Broad Library Impact

McColl

2018

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Librarians recognized an opportunity to grow the number of RefWorks users on campus and launched an initiative to more aggressively market the software. Barriers to growth were recognized, staff training was undertaken, and targeted services and programming were infused with more content centered on the citation management software (CMS). After a year and a half, the library assessed the popularity and impact of the program. While RefWorks is now much more widely used on campus, it has also led to additional instructional classes, workshops, and reference transactions. These additional and unanticipated benefits have greatly enhanced the reputation of the software among librarians. In addition, students, faculty, and university administrators have all responded positively to the results of the initiative, enhancing the reputation of the library on campus. Other academic libraries may benefit from a similar campaign based on their own subscription CMS.

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“…All of the products introduced substantive error. Steeleworthy and Dewan (2013) evaluated Zotero, WizFiolio, Mendeley and RefWorks for ease of use and functionality, including the ability to use the tools with mobile devices, but did not examine the accuracy of the four tools. They found considerable variation in the features offered by the citation managers and suggested that users select the appropriate tool based on their own needs.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Citation apps for mobile devices

Ullen

Kessler

2016

Reference Services Review

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the accuracy and functionality of a selection of basic Android and iOS apps for mobile devices designed to generate bibliographic citations.Design/methodology/approach -A number of inexpensive or free apps were installed on several different tablets and phones. Book citations in MLA and APA format were generated and evaluated for accuracy. Findings-Results show that the majority of the apps tested produced unacceptably inaccurate citations, and many had limited functionality. The best of the apps tested was EasyBib.Research limitations/implications -There are infinite combinations of operating systems, apps, citation styles, material types and devices. Testing for this study was limited to uncomplicated apps likely to appeal to undergraduate students. It did not include more sophisticated apps for managing reference libraries. The study investigated how well several Android and iOS apps installed on mobile devices functioned to generate MLA and APA citations for print books.Practical implications -As the role of mobile technology in education continues to grow, librarians need to remain aware of solutions that can help students manage their research. Librarians have an opportunity to provide feedback to developers by reviewing and rating apps.Originality/value -Undergraduate students face challenges in learning to appropriately acknowledge materials they have consulted in their research and writing. Librarians can play an important role in helping students select the most appropriate tools to make citing sources easier and more accurate.

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Web-based Citation Management Systems: Which One Is Best?

Cited by 10 publications

References 2 publications

An interpretive structural modelling of the features influencing researchers’ selection of reference management software

An interpretive structural modelling of the features influencing researchers’ selection of reference management software

Leveraging Citation Management Software (CMS) for Broad Library Impact

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