Research tools

The UR Library provides and recommend a number of offline and online resources and tools. Research tools refer to  library materials (prints and electronics) that help users to  accurately perform their research and academic writing as well as publishing. 

Searchable resources and information

Reference management software

  • Mendeley: a free reference manager.
  • Zotero: a tool that helps researchers gather, organize, and analyse sources.

Writing tools

  • ShareLaTeX: an online writing tool mainly used in engineering, computing and natural sciences.

Anti-plagiarism tool

  • Turnitin: A plagiarism prevention originality checking tool used by UR teachers and supervisor.