How can I add Papers to my reference manager?

Paperguide offers a number of different ways to upload papers into your reference manager. Every paper you upload will have its bib and citation automatically generated.

To upload a paper into Paperguide Reference Manager, click on the "Add Papers" button. You'll see several options for adding papers.

Import from Zotero

Paperguide’s Zotero integration helps you bring your library into the Paperguide reference manager. To start importing from Zotero, first you need to connect your Zotero account.

Connect your Zotero account to Paperguide.

1. You can connect your Zotero account by navigating to your profile.Then, go to Integrations.

2. Or click on Add Papers and select Import from Zotero, then click on connect.

3. On clicking connect, you are redirected to the Zotero Web Page asking to accept defaults for Paperguide.

4. Once you accept defaults, you are all set for importing papers from Zotero.

You can disconnect your Zotero account from the Profile > Integrations section. To reconnect the Zotero account, repeat the same connecting process.

Importing from Zotero

1. Once you have connected your Zotero account with Paperguide, click on Add Papers and select Import from Zotero.

2. You’ll see a popup displaying your Zotero collection. Select the folders you want to import and click on the Import button.

Upload URL

• From the dropdown menu, select Upload DOI/URL. This will open a new input field for adding paper links.

• Copy and Paste the URL of the papers, such as news articles, journal articles, books, etc., you want to add

Search Papers Online

• From the Add Papers dropdown menu, select Search Papers Online. This will open the search interface for accessing the research database.

• In the search bar, enter relevant keywords or paper titles to search for papers in the online database. You can also refine your search with specific terms to narrow down the results.

• Review the list of papers that match your search criteria. Each result will display the paper’s title, author, and other key details for easy browsing.

• For each paper you want to add, click the Add Paper button next to the entry. The selected paper will be automatically imported into your Paperguide Reference Manager.

Upload Files

Paperguide allows you to upload files directly into your reference manager for easy organization and reference management. Follow these steps to import papers via the Upload Files option:

• From the Add Papers dropdown menu, select Upload File. This will open a file upload dialog box.

• Browse your computer to select the PDF files or other supported formats of the papers you want to upload. You can select one or multiple (up to 10) files at a time.

• After selecting the files, click the Upload button. Paperguide will automatically extract relevant metadata (title, author, publication details) from the uploaded files and store them in your reference library.

Import BibTeX or RIS

Paperguide supports importing references through BibTeX and RIS files, making it easy to manage your references. You can either upload files directly or paste the BibTeX/RIS text. Follow these steps:

Import via BibTeX/RIS Text

• Click the Add Papers button at the top of the Reference Manager and choose the BibTeX/RIS option.

• In the modal that appears, you will see two tabs. By default, the Paste Text tab will be selected. Here, you can copy and paste the BibTeX or RIS text directly.

• Copy the BibTeX or RIS formatted text from your source and paste it into the provided text box and click the Import button.

Import via BibTeX/RIS File Upload

• In the same modal, switch to the Upload File tab if you prefer to upload your BibTeX or RIS files.

• Click Choose File to browse your computer and select the BibTeX (.bib) or RIS (.ris) file you want to upload.

Add Manually

In addition, Paperguide allows you to manually add references by entering all the necessary citation details. Follow these steps to add references manually:

• Click the Add Papers button at the top of the Reference Manager. From the dropdown menu, select Add Manually.

• A form will appear where you can fill in all relevant citation details (title, authors, publication date, etc.)

• Complete as many fields as possible to ensure accurate citation data.

• Once all the details are entered, click the Save button to add the reference to your library.