How to Manually Add Citations with DOI in Mendeley Desktop

Learn how to manually add citations including DOI in Mendeley Desktop with step-by-step instructions for accurate reference management.

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To manually add citations in Mendeley, open Mendeley Desktop and click on ‘Add’ located at the toolbar, then select ‘Add Entry Manually’. A new window will appear where you can select the type of document you wish to cite (journal article, book, etc.) and fill in the details (authors, title, year, volume, issue, pages, DOI, etc.). Make sure to input accurate information for correct citation. When finished, click ‘Save’. Your manually added citation is now saved to your Mendeley library, ready to be inserted into your documents.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I add a DOI when entering a citation manually in Mendeley? Yes, when manually adding a citation in Mendeley Desktop, you can input the DOI along with other citation details in the 'Add Entry Manually' window.
  2. What types of documents can I cite manually in Mendeley? Mendeley allows you to manually add various document types including journal articles, books, book chapters, reports, and more.
  3. How do I ensure accuracy when manually adding citations in Mendeley? Ensure all fields such as authors, title, year, volume, issue, pages, and DOI are entered correctly to maintain citation accuracy.