2. Research Guides

Tests and Measurements

This resource guide contains a variety of sources that you will want to consult when searching for information on tests and measurements.

Citation Management Software

Citation management software (or bibliographic management software) allows you to create your own personal library of references to books, articles and documents. References can include citation information (author, title, publisher, etc.) as well as annotations, graphics, and even copies of the documents themselves. The software works with Microsoft Word and other word processors to automatically add references to your paper and format your bibliography in the proper style.

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Zotero

Zotero is a FREE application that collects, manages, and cites research sources. It's easy to use because it lives in your Web browser, where you do your work.    

Consider it an online briefcase that helps you organize your citations. It will even create bibliographies in the style of your choice. (However, use that feature with extreme caution since some citation elements may be incorrect!)

Installing Zotero:  

Zotero operates on any operating system. It requires Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or greater.

To install:

  1. Go to http://www.zotero.org and click on the red "Download" button, then follow the instructions on the screen.
  2. Click the "Allow" button, then "Install Now" and then restart Firefox when prompted.
  3. A small Zotero button should appear at the bottom of your Firefox window.

 To add Zotero to Word:

  1. Go to http://www.zotero.org/support/microsoft_word_integration
  2. Follow the instructions to install the Mac or Windows plugin.
  3. This will add a Zotero toolbar to MS Word. 

EndNote

The EndNote citation management software allows you to create your own personal library of references to books, articles and documents. References can include citation information (author, title, publisher, etc.) as well as annotations, graphics, and even copies of the documents themselves. EndNote then works with Microsoft Word and other word processors to automatically add references to your paper and format your bibliography in the proper style (MLA, APA, Chicago Style, etc.).

Mendeley

Mendeley is a desktop and web program for managing and sharing research papers, discovering research data and collaborating online. It combines Mendeley Desktop, a PDF and reference management application (available for Windows, Mac and Linux) with Mendeley Web, an online social network for researchers.

Mendeley requires the user to store all basic citation data on its servers—storing copies of documents is at the user's discretion. Upon registration, Mendeley provides the user with 2 GB of free web storage space, and the institution edition offers free 100 GB storage space if register with Vanderbilt emails.

Vanderbilt have an institutional license. Register with your Vanderbilt email and you will be automatically assigned a premium upgrade.

For more information, visit the Library's Citation Management Research Guide.

Subjects: Education, Psychology