MENDELEY WORKSHOP- AN ONLINE WORKSHOP

On 20.05.2023, the PG Department of Microbiology, in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), organized an online workshop on Mendeley Reference Manager. The workshop aimed to familiarize postgraduate (PG) students and faculty members with the features and functionalities of Mendeley, a popular reference management tool. The resource person for the workshop was Ms. Resna N K, Head of the Department, PG Department of Microbiology.The online workshop commenced at 10:30 am with participants joining via the designated video conferencing platform. The event started with an introduction to the workshop's agenda and an overview of Mendeley by Ms. Resna N K. She highlighted the importance of efficient reference management in academic research and the advantages of using Mendeley.Ms. Resna N K provided step-by-step instructions on how to download, install, and set up Mendeley on different operating systems. She demonstrated the process of importing references from various sources such as databases, websites, and PDF files. Participants were guided through the organizational features of Mendeley, including creating folders, adding tags, and searching for references. The workshop also focused on managing PDFs within Mendeley, including the ability to highlight and annotate documents. Ms. Resna N K emphasized the collaborative features of Mendeley, such as sharing references and collaborating on projects with colleagues.Furthermore, participants were introduced to the citation and bibliography generation capabilities of Mendeley, which can significantly simplify the process of citing sources in research papers and generating bibliographies in different citation styles.Ms. Resna N K concluded the workshop by addressing common troubleshooting issues and providing useful tips for maximizing the efficiency of Mendeley.The workshop witnessed active participation from both PG students and faculty members. Participants were encouraged to ask questions and seek clarifications throughout the session. Ms. Resna N K responded to the queries and provided additional insights to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Mendeley's functionalities.