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Literature Reviews

How Do I Keep All These Articles Organized?

Because literature reviews can require dozens (or more!) sources, you might get overwhelmed by all the research you find. As you research, it's important to keep track of the citation information (authors, titles, journal titles, etc.) so that you can easily build your bibliography later and to save copies of sources as you go—finding some sources a second time can be tricky.

Here are some ways to keep your sources organized:

  • Keep good notes for each source, along with the source's citation information.
  • Use folders to sort sources by sub-topic.
  • Use online resources like the Citation Management Tools listed below.

Citation Management Tools

Citation management tools can help you keep track of your research, organize your citations, collaborate with others, format bibliographies, and more! These free tools are just a few of the options available to you. Remember, when using citation management tools, you must always check automatically generated citations to make sure they adhere to the rules of your chosen citation style.

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