Library Webinar 27 May 2020 – Referencing Software

Library Webinar 27 May 2020 – Referencing Software

Led by:
Matthew Parfitt – UCA Epsom Campus
Ian Badger – UCA Canterbury Campus

Objectives and Content
Overview of types of referencing software
Creating Paperpile account
Using Paperpile
Adding references
Creating bibliography
Other features

My reaction to this session
I have previously recognised that I need to have a more structured and systematic approach to recording work which I reference in my research for this course. Because of my previous research experience (PhD thesis and post-doctoral research in bio-medical science) I am aware of the need for a system for this and that need will continue throughout this undergraduate course. I have therefore identified this as a learning and developmental need.

Matthew and Ian gave an introduction to Paperpile, the reference managing software supported by the UCA/OCA. They also mentioned Zotero, which is a locally held database, rather than a web-based system.

During the course of the webinar, I was able to set up a Paperpile account and explore the basic functions they described.

As this software has support from the UCA/OCA library, it is my intention to use this and incorporate it into my learning log.