Comment Cut and Paste References (Score 1) 351
Having never written a scientific article in my life (including my 5 years at uni, which probably explains my 51% average mark) I am hardly an expert.
However...(pause for effect)
An associate of mine frequently writes papers both for work and for the post grad course he is completing. Since many of the papers have similar themes, he just cut and pastes the entire bibliography and reference section, deleting a couple every now and then if they look not so appropriate.
In this way, he can quote a swag of references and not have to retype much at all. Sounds a good plan to me.
Of course, he is expected to reference his own, and fellow workers papers as well to A: Boost the citations of everyones papers and B: Stay on the good side of his manager (C: propogate typos and/or (in)correct citation layout).
Werd processors, bless them one and all.
An associate of mine frequently writes papers both for work and for the post grad course he is completing. Since many of the papers have similar themes, he just cut and pastes the entire bibliography and reference section, deleting a couple every now and then if they look not so appropriate.
In this way, he can quote a swag of references and not have to retype much at all. Sounds a good plan to me.
Of course, he is expected to reference his own, and fellow workers papers as well to A: Boost the citations of everyones papers and B: Stay on the good side of his manager (C: propogate typos and/or (in)correct citation layout).
Werd processors, bless them one and all.
