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How to Integrate Consensus With Reference Managers – EndNote, Zotero, Paperpile
How to Integrate Consensus With Reference Managers – EndNote, Zotero, Paperpile
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Written by Allison Elechko
Updated over a month ago

Export paper details from search results and saved lists in Consensus to CSV or RIS file formats. These formats are compatible with popular reference managers like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, and more, making it easy to organize and manage your research.

Why pair Consensus with Citation & Reference Manager tools?

  • Seamless workflow: Move the relevant papers found in Consensus to your favorite citation tool, where they can be organized, annotated, or cited in academic writing.

  • Accuracy: Reduce human error, and ensure your citations are consistent and correctly formatted according to the chosen style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).

  • Save time: No need to manually format references to various citation styles.


Which Citation & Reference Manager tools can I use with Consensus?

  • Zotero: This free and open-source reference manager allows you to import CSV and RIS files. It offers robust features for organizing, tagging, and citing your research materials.

  • EndNote: This is a widely used reference manager that supports RIS file imports. EndNote offers advanced features for managing references, creating bibliographies, and integrating with word processors.

  • Mendeley: Another popular choice, Mendeley supports both CSV and RIS imports. It combines reference management with PDF annotation and social networking features to help manage and share academic research.

  • RefWorks: This web-based bibliographic software allows the import of RIS files and is often used by academic institutions. RefWorks offers tools for collaboration, writing, and research management.

  • Citavi: This reference manager and knowledge organization tool supports RIS files and offers features like task planning and subject management.

  • Papers: Although primarily known for its PDF management, Papers also accepts RIS files and offers tools for organizing and citing research in various styles.


How to export search results

  1. Run a search in Consensus (i.e. can caffeine and theanine improve attention)

  2. Click the button with a downwards arrow

  3. Choose between a .RIS or .CSV file format

  4. Once you select the format, the file will download, and you can open it on your device


How to export a saved List

  1. Access your saved list (click here)

  2. Select which list you would like to export

  3. Click the button with a downwards arrow

  4. Choose between a .RIS or .CSV file format

  5. Once you select the format, the file will download, and you can open it on your device


How to export to Zotero

To use Zotero with Consensus, you’ll need to download the Zotero Connector for your browser.

Once your connector is installed and enabled in your browser of choice, there are 2 ways (results or details page) to save papers from Consensus to Zotero:

Results Page

  1. Run a search in Consensus example: can caffeine and theanine improve attention

  2. Right-click anywhere on the page

  3. Select the Zotero extension > Save to Zotero (DOI)

  4. Select which papers you would like to save to Zotero and hit “OK”

  5. Now the top results from your Consensus search are saved in Zotero to help you organize your references, write papers, and deep dive into the research.

Details Page

  1. Click the Zotero browser extension

  2. Select which folder in Zotero you would like to it save to

  3. You’re ready to read, write, and cite using Zotero and Consensus.


Paperpile

Consensus is excited to announce integration with Paperpile. See their blog post below for instructions.



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