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CUPPA Computer Tricks I updated 12/08/10

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Bibliographic Programs

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What can they do?

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Download references directly from libraries and online data

banks

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Maintain a database of references

• Store references from hundreds of sources into common formats

• Separate duplicates• Make citations searchable• Link attached copies of the actual

documents• Cite 'n write; Write and Cite

– Output the data automatically into many document formats as you write

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Web-based

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RefWorks

• How do I log in?– Available as drop-down tab on main UIC Library web page– http://library.uic.edu/home/services/build-bibliographies-with-refwork

s– Where is the tutorial?– http://www.refworks.com/tutorial/

• Where is the Quick Start Guide?– http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/resources/refworks/refworks.pdf

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RefWorks (2)

• Where is the guide to downloading from other databases?

– http://www.refworks.com/Refworks/importdbs.asp

• Where are the RefWorks FAQ?

– http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/resources/refworks/refworksfaq.shtml

• Where is the Write 'n Cite help?

– http://www.refworks.com/RWSingle/help/Refworks.htm#Using_Write-N-Cite_for_Windows_III.htm

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Client-based

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EndNote

• Demo show and tell items

– Show duplicate elimination

– Show direct download from libraries

– Show Google Books download and import

– Show download of article citation

– Show addition of attachment

– Show setting up document template

– Show Write and Cite

• UIC Library EndNote Seminar notes

– http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhs/resources/guides/endnote.pdf

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Reference Manager

• http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhs/resources/guides/rm11.pdf

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UIC LHS Help Guides and Tutorials

• http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/lhs/resources/guides/

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Word Architecture Programs

• MindManager7– http://tigger.uic.edu/cuppa/admin/howto/

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How do I get cheap and free software at UIC?

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UIC

• UIC ACCC Software– http://www.uic.edu/depts/accc/software/

software.html#0

• UIC MicroStation– http://www.microstation.uic.edu/

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UIUC Campus Stores

• http://www.fs.illinois.edu/stores/

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Albert Schorsch, III

• schorsch@uic.edu