How to do the reference validation?
When inserting a new reference, the system automatically performs validation. However, if you want to manually re-validate a reference, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open the Reference section.
Step 2: Click on the reference you want to manually validate. You will first see the Edit option.
Step 3: Open the reference, make any necessary changes, and then click Validate at the end of the palette.
Step 4: The system will fetch updated details from PubMed or Crossref, replacing the existing information.
Step 5: Verify the fetched details against the original reference for accuracy.
Step 6: Once confirmed, click Accept reference to update the reference.
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Overview of references
This step-by-step guide will help you learn how to add/edit/validate/cite a reference by performing the following actions: How to insert a new reference? How to edit a reference? How to validate a reference? How to cite a reference? How to navigate ...
How to delete a reference?
To delete a reference, click on delete option by clicking a reference or select from the reference list. Click on ‘Delete’ from the floating menu or delete icon from the reference list Click on ‘Yes’ in the confirmation message to delete the ...
How to edit a reference?
Click on a reference in the reference list to edit. Click on ‘Edit’ from the floating menu. Make the required changes in the reference which basically involves, Select the type of reference - Journal, book, thesis, website, etc. Tag the untagged ...