Please note that many of the tools mentioned in this guide store data on US-based servers. As a result, your personal information may be accessed by US authorities under the US Patriot Act.
What are citation management tools?
Citation management tools are downloadable and/or web-based programs that are intended to save you time in research and writing. Ideal for larger research projects, citation management tools allow you to organize your citations and store them in one place.
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What do they do?
Depending on the tool, additional features might include:
*Please remember to double check the formatting of your reference list using Douglas College Library's citation guide!