Mendeley
Definition
Mendeley is a reference management software that helps researchers organize and manage their academic papers, citations, and bibliographies efficiently.
Analogy
Think of Mendeley as your personal librarian who keeps track of all your research materials, organizes them neatly on the shelves, and helps you find the right sources quickly when you need them.
Related terms
Citation: A citation is a reference to a source of information used in academic writing. It includes details such as author name, title, publication year, etc.
Bibliography: A bibliography is a list of all the sources (books, articles, websites) used in a research paper or project.
Reference Management Software: These are tools or software designed to help researchers collect, organize, and format their references and citations easily.
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