Plagiarism & Reference Management using Mendeley
A focused 90-minute session on writing with integrity — understand what plagiarism really is, what UGC expects from you, and how to manage every citation without the manual grind.
Citation mistakes are the most avoidable reason research gets rejected
Plagiarism today isn't only about copy-pasting — it's about unattributed ideas, patchwork paraphrasing, and now, unchecked AI-generated text. This session closes those gaps before they cost you a paper, a degree, or a reputation.
UGC compliance is non-negotiable
Every thesis, dissertation, and journal submission in India is now screened against UGC's plagiarism regulations. Knowing the thresholds and exclusions protects your work from rejection at the finish line.
AI has changed the rules
Generative AI can draft, summarize, and rephrase in seconds — but using it without disclosure or verification is its own kind of academic misconduct. Learn where the responsible line sits.
Good referencing is a skill, not a chore
Manual citation formatting wastes hours and invites human error. A reference manager turns this into a five-minute task you'll never dread again.
Built for anyone who has to write, cite, or supervise research
No prior experience with reference tools is needed — just come with a project, thesis, or paper you're currently working on.
UG & PG students
Working on projects, dissertations, or final-year reports.
PhD & research scholars
Preparing a thesis, synopsis, or journal manuscript.
Faculty & research guides
Supervising scholars and reviewing submissions for originality.
Librarians & research cell staff
Supporting institutional research and integrity checks.
Anyone publishing soon
Submitting to a journal or conference and want a clean report.
Five topics, cited in order
Tap any line to preview what it covers. Fittingly for a session on referencing, each topic is numbered like a source you'd cite.
Introduction to Plagiarism +
Types of Plagiarism +
UGC Guidelines on Plagiarism +
Responsible Use of AI in Research +
Reference Management using Mendeley +
What is Mendeley — and why it's worth learning
Mendeley is a free reference manager that stores your PDFs, extracts their metadata automatically, and inserts perfectly formatted citations straight into Word or Google Docs as you write.
For research work, that turns referencing from a manual, error-prone chore into a background process you barely notice.
- One click switches your bibliography between APA, MLA, Chicago, and hundreds of other journal styles.
- Your library syncs across laptop, phone, and browser, so you can annotate a paper anywhere.
- Accurate, consistent citations reduce the accidental, unintentional plagiarism that comes from sloppy referencing.
- A built-in research network helps you discover related papers and connect with authors in your field.
Led by a research-integrity practitioner
Dr. R Gowtham
School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Reserve your seat
90 minutes, live on Zoom, 23 July 2026 — 7:00 to 8:30 PM IST. Certificate and session recording included for every registrant.