How to Use Mendeley for Citations in Google Docs

Learn how to seamlessly use Mendeley for citation management in Google Docs. Step-by-step guide for effective referencing.

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To use Mendeley in Google Docs, follow these steps: 1) Open Mendeley and select the reference you need. 2) Copy the citation by right-clicking and choosing 'Copy As' followed by your preferred citation style. 3) Paste the copied citation directly into your Google Docs document. For convenience, consider using a third-party add-on like Paperpile, which integrates Mendeley with Google Docs for seamless citation management.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Mendeley used for? Mendeley is a reference manager and academic social network that helps researchers organize their research, collaborate with others online, and discover the latest research.
  2. Can I use Mendeley with Microsoft Word? Yes, Mendeley is compatible with Microsoft Word, allowing users to insert citations and generate bibliographies easily.
  3. What is Paperpile? Paperpile is a reference management tool that integrates with Google Docs, making citation and reference management straightforward, especially for users of Mendeley.

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