Some databases index the same journals. This means that when the search strategy is translated, there may be multiple copies of the same reference. Before the screening process duplicate references should be removed with a citation manager such as EndNote, RefWorks, Covidence, or Rayyan.
The TMC Library provides support services for two citation managers: RefWorks and EndNote. RefWorks is a resource that is free to use for students, faculty, and staff. You can create your account here.
The TMC Library provides support services for EndNote, but the TMC Library does not have an institutional license for EndNote. This means the researcher must purchase EndNote. You can also contact your department to see if you can purchase the product through the department's budget.
This Manual was created by information specialist, Kelsey Koym, at the Texas Medical Center Library. It is a tool to be used within RefWorks to deduplicate results for a systematic review. Please watch the video above and read the preliminary notes in the Manual before deduplicating in RefWorks.
Check out the Resources we have on RefWorks!
EndNote
is a reference management tool which helps you to save and manage bibliographic references. Neither the SPH nor the TMC Library can provide access to EndNote, however, we recognize that a number of our users have an EndNote account and do provide support services. You can schedule a consultation to learn how to utilize EndNote with the link here. In order for EndNote to work properly with TMC Library Resources, users must include ezproxyhost.library.tmc.edu as the OpenID.
For a tutorial on EndNote basics check out this tutorial from the TMC Library below!