Introduction to Mendeley Reference Manager

Here are the steps to install Mendeley Reference Manager:

1. Sign up for Mendeley at https://www.mendeley.com/join, you will need to create a free account before you use the software. You may use your NTU email address if preferred.
2. Install Mendeley Reference Manager from https://www.mendeley.com/download-reference-manager/windows . There are downloads available for Mac as well.
3. Install the web importer. http://www.mendeley.com/import/. This tool is useful for managing reference-type websites.

In order to insert citations in your academic writing in Microsoft Word using Mendeley Reference Manager, you need to enable the Mendeley Cite Add In. On the Home ribbon, click on the Add Ins option to access the Store.

In the Add in Store, search for Mendeley and click Add to add the Mendeley Cite Add In to your Word.

Once the Add-In has been installed, you will see the Mendeley Cite button in your Microsoft Word under the References menu. To begin using Mendeley Cite, click on Get Started and log in to your Mendeley account.

Once you have installed Mendeley, you can launch the program. It will first ask you to sign in with your Mendeley account. If you have not done so, you can register for a Mendeley account for free with your NTU email address.

Once you have signed in, if you have an empty Library, you will be brought to Mendeley Reference Manager's home page.