For the effective management of references and the creation of bibliographies, we recommend the use of specialised programmes. They facilitate the error-free citation of sources in scientific papers and the implementation of the correct citation style. You are welcome to take part in one of our Endnote training courses.
Cite correctly and avoid plagiarism
The scientific citation of literature sources serves to protect intellectual property and to avoid plagiarism. It shows that you have dealt with the topic comprehensively and have taken note of the relevant sources. There are many guides on the net - the TUM's citation guide, for example, can be a good aid.
2021, the library commission of the TiHo has published new guidelinies for the preparation of the bibliography of university publications. These are not binding, but should also serve as a guideline for theses.
Examples for the preparation of the bibliography(examples of citation styles)
EndNote
The TiHo has licensed the EndNote software for all university members. An EndNote installation package for Windows & macOS can be downloaded onto work computers by students and staff from the IDS software pool (the "Matrix").
Note for download on private computers:
Download > save > unzip/extract > open extracted folder (not zip folder) at location > open Endnote application (EN21Inst.msi).
EndNote 21 installation package (Windows) 103 MB / ZIP
The note above does not apply to the macOS version.
EndNote 21 installation package (macOS) 113 MB / DMG
General questions about the use of EndNote
If you have general questions regarding the use of EndNote 21, please contact:
Dr. Hans-Jürgen Osigus
hans-juergen.osigus@tiho-hannover.de / +49 511 953-7117
or Karolin Skiba
karolin.skiba@tiho-hannover.de / +49 511 953-7111
EndNote 21 course
In this course you will get to know the basics of the literature management programme EndNote 21. The course can be taken by students and all members of the TiHo and is particularly suitable for doctoral students at the beginning of their doctorate. The online course (MS Teams) takes place by appointment and lasts approx. 2 hours. Please send your request for this course by e-mail to:
karolin.skiba@tiho-hannover.de
Zotero
The free and platform-independent software Zotero offers you good integration with the browser and the current version of Microsoft Office. Zotero is freely available for download or can also be installed via the IDS software pool.
Literature management programmes in comparison
Other free and web-based tools for literature management:
