MENDELEY #1: CARA INSTAL, MENGENAL MENU-MENU, DAN MENGHUBUNGKAN KE MS WORD

Mandalaholing

27 May 202011:31

Summary

TLDRThis video tutorial explains how to install Mendeley and connect it with Microsoft Word. It covers the steps for downloading Mendeley Desktop, creating an account, and logging in. The tutorial highlights Mendeley's key features, such as adding articles to the library, using folders for organization, and syncing the account. It also provides a solution to common issues when connecting Mendeley to Word, including ensuring all Office applications are closed before installing the plugin. The video aims to help users effectively integrate Mendeley with Word for citation management.

Takeaways

🖥️ The video covers the steps to install Mendeley and connect it with Microsoft Word.
🌐 The first step is to go to Mendeley's official website and download the desktop version for Windows.
📥 After downloading, the file should be installed like any regular application.
🔑 Users must log in to Mendeley; if they don’t have an account, they need to create one.
🔗 Mendeley can be linked to Microsoft Word via the 'Tools' menu by selecting 'Install Microsoft Word Plugin'.
📂 Mendeley allows users to manually add articles, including those from Google Scholar, using the 'Add' menu.
🔄 Synchronization can be done via the 'Sync' button to update the Mendeley library.
🔍 The 'Literature Search' function helps find relevant articles within Mendeley's database.
⭐ Articles can be marked as 'Favorites' for easier future access.
📁 Folders can be created to categorize articles, making it easier to organize content.

Q & A

What is the first step to install Mendeley and connect it with Microsoft Word?
-The first step is to visit the official Mendeley website and download Mendeley Desktop for Windows.
What should you do if you don’t have a Mendeley account?
-If you don’t have a Mendeley account, you should create one by clicking 'Create Account' on the Mendeley website, entering your email, and following the registration process.
What is the function of the 'Tools' menu in Mendeley?
-The 'Tools' menu is used to connect Mendeley with Microsoft Word by installing the Mendeley Word Plugin.
How can you add articles to your Mendeley library manually?
-You can add articles manually by using the 'Add' menu and inputting articles from sources like Google Scholar.
What is the purpose of the 'Sync' button in Mendeley?
-The 'Sync' button is used to refresh your Mendeley account and synchronize new content or changes across devices.
How can you search for literature using Mendeley?
-You can use the 'Literature Search' function to find relevant documents and journal articles based on specific keywords.
What is the 'Favorites' section in Mendeley used for?
-The 'Favorites' section allows you to mark certain articles as favorites so you can access them quickly in the future.
How do you classify articles in Mendeley using folders?
-You can classify articles by creating folders and dragging articles into the relevant folder to organize them by topics or themes.
What should you do if Mendeley is not connecting with Microsoft Word?
-If Mendeley is not connecting with Microsoft Word, make sure all Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) are closed before attempting to install the Mendeley Word Plugin.
How can you verify that Mendeley is correctly installed in Microsoft Word?
-To verify Mendeley’s installation in Word, go to the 'References' tab. If you see the 'Insert Citation' and 'Open Mendeley' options, Mendeley has been installed correctly.

Outlines

00:00

🖥️ How to Install Mendeley and Connect it with Microsoft Word

In the first video, the speaker explains how to install Mendeley and connect it with Microsoft Word. The first step is to visit the official Mendeley website and download the Mendeley Desktop for Windows. After downloading, you proceed with the installation like any other application. Once installed, users are prompted to log in. If you don't have an account, you must register by creating an account on the Mendeley website. The speaker shows how to create an account, enter your email, and complete the registration process. After logging into Mendeley Desktop, the speaker briefly introduces the main interface and menus such as 'File', 'Edit', 'View', and 'Help', as well as commonly used tools like syncing and folder organization.

05:01

📚 Organizing and Searching for Articles in Mendeley

This section focuses on how to classify and manage documents within Mendeley. The speaker explains how to organize articles into folders, use the search function to find relevant documents, and classify certain articles as favorites for quicker access. They demonstrate the process of searching for articles, showing how metadata (such as title, author, and abstract) is displayed before saving a document to your library. You can also tag articles as favorites by clicking a star icon, which helps in retrieving them quickly. Additionally, the speaker touches on how to create new folders and move articles into them for better organization.

10:02

🔗 Connecting Mendeley with Microsoft Word

This paragraph explains the process of connecting Mendeley with Microsoft Word. One common issue discussed is that Mendeley might fail to integrate with Word if any Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is open during the installation. To avoid this, users are advised to close all Office applications before installing the Mendeley plugin. The speaker provides a step-by-step guide: go to 'Tools' in Mendeley, select 'Install Microsoft Word Plugin', and once installation is successful, check the 'Reference' menu in Word to ensure that Mendeley’s citation and bibliography tools have been properly integrated. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of closing all Office programs to ensure successful installation.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Mendeley

Mendeley is a reference management tool that helps users organize research, manage bibliographies, and integrate with writing tools like Microsoft Word for citation purposes. In the video, Mendeley is the core application being installed and set up, with instructions on how to download, install, and use it to manage academic articles and references.

💡Microsoft Word Plugin

The Microsoft Word Plugin for Mendeley allows users to insert citations and create bibliographies directly within Word documents. The video explains how to install this plugin and troubleshoot issues that may arise, such as ensuring all Microsoft Office programs are closed before installation.

💡Create Account

Creating an account on Mendeley's website is a necessary step for using the Mendeley desktop application. The video walks through the process of signing up, including entering an email, creating a password, and logging in to begin using the software.

💡Literature Search

Literature search is a feature within Mendeley that allows users to search for academic papers, articles, and journals. The video demonstrates how to use this tool to find specific documents, such as articles related to 'mathematics learning.'

💡Sync

Sync refers to synchronizing the user's Mendeley library across different devices or refreshing the library to include newly added articles. The video mentions the sync button, which ensures that all files and metadata are up-to-date in the user's account.

💡Add File

The 'Add File' feature in Mendeley allows users to manually upload research papers, especially those not available in the Mendeley database, like certain Indonesian language articles. The video shows how users can use this feature to upload articles from sources like Google Scholar.

💡Favorite

The 'Favorite' function in Mendeley enables users to mark certain articles as favorites, making them easier to access for frequent use. In the video, the presenter highlights this feature by marking an article as a favorite and demonstrating how it is stored in the 'Favorite' section for quick access.

💡Folder

Folders in Mendeley allow users to organize their research materials by topic or category. The video explains how to create folders, such as one for 'mathematics,' and move relevant articles into these folders to keep the library organized.

💡Metadata

Metadata refers to the information about a document, such as the title, author, publisher, and publication year. In the video, metadata is discussed in the context of viewing the details of an article before adding it to the user's Mendeley library.

💡Install

Installation refers to the process of setting up Mendeley and the associated Word plugin on a computer. The video provides step-by-step instructions on how to install the software, ensuring that the process is done correctly by closing all Microsoft Office applications beforehand.

Highlights

The first step is to download Mendeley Desktop from its official website.

Once the Mendeley application is installed, users are prompted to log in or create a new account.

Users can create a Mendeley account directly from the website by clicking 'Create Account' and filling in their details.

After logging in, Mendeley displays an option to connect the application with Microsoft Word for citation management.

The Tools menu in Mendeley is used to install the Word plugin, enabling users to insert citations directly into Word.

Users can manually add articles from external sources like Google Scholar into Mendeley.

Mendeley offers a Literature Search feature to find academic articles based on specific keywords.

Users can classify and organize articles into folders, making it easier to manage large libraries of references.

The Synchronize button in Mendeley refreshes the library and ensures all documents are up to date across devices.

The 'Favorites' feature in Mendeley allows users to mark frequently used articles for easy access.

Mendeley supports the creation of folders, helping users to categorize articles by research topics or themes.

Dragging and dropping articles into specific folders is a simple way to organize the Mendeley library.

To install the Mendeley plugin into Word, users must ensure all Office programs are closed before starting the installation.

After installation, Mendeley appears under the 'References' tab in Word, offering citation and bibliography management features.

If the Mendeley plugin does not appear in Word, it is often due to having Office programs open during installation.