Why do I need to deduplicate and what does that mean?
Some databases index the same journals. This means that when the search strategy is translated, there may be multiple copies of the same article record. After developing a search strategy, the strategy must be translated into multiple databases.
The TMC and SPH Libraries provide 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.
Both Libraries provide support services for EndNote, but neither Library has an institutional license for EndNote. This means the researcher must purchase EndNote. SPH researchers can purchase this software through the software store here. 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.
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!