Endnote and Refworks are the two citation managers we provide at UGA. They can be used to input citations into your Word documents and also to format your works cited page for your research papers all at the same time. The best part is they do this automatically for almost any citation style you could need!
Endnote is installed on one computer, and is downloaded directly to your computer. All of your research citations and affiliated filmes would be saved to that computer. If you like to keep all your research (including all pdfs, slideshows, etc) in one place (a laptop for example), then Endnote would be a good option. Because it is a downloaded software, however, it does have a steeper learning curve for first time users.
RefWorks is a web-based service which allows you to access all of your research from any device with access to the internet (mobile devices, computers, etc.). If you like the flexibility of the cloud and the ability to share your research with anyone, then RefWorks would be a good option. As it is a cloud based solution, RefWorks is slightly easier to learn. If you feel Endnote is too complex for you, RefWorks might be a better option.
If you want to learn more about either CMS, please take a look at our Citation Management Guide!
I am available to train you in either, so feel free to email or call me to set up a training session. Both softwares are incredibly powerful, and are indispensable research tools. I highly recommend integrating a citation management software into your research process.
