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Auto-Citing Word Processors

Google Docs Explore Lets Students Easily Create Proper Citations

— December 6, 2016 — Tech
With exam season in full swing for most university students, the new resources available in Google Docs Explore will make it easier to make it through the crunch. The features added to the word processor allow students to easily create citations from a variety of commonly adhered to style guides.

In the past, Google Docs Explore has been a great resource for students to conduct research directly within their word processor. The new feature not only complements this research, but lets students properly implement it in their papers immediately. By clicking a '"' symbol in the top corner of the search result for the item being used as research, Google Docs Explore will show a drop down menu of citation options, including MLA, APA, and the Chicago Manual.
Trend Themes
1. Automated Citations - Tools that automatically create proper citations are becoming more popular and accessible for students and professionals alike, potentially disrupting the conventional manual citation process.
2. In-line Research Resources - Integrating research and citation functions into a single platform optimizes workflow and improves productivity, showcasing a potential market opportunity for software and technology developers.
3. Streamlined Writing Processes - The trend towards providing automated support for common writing tasks such as citations, formatting, and editing can significantly reduce writing-related errors and increase efficiency in diverse settings such as academia, publishing, and content creation.
Industry Implications
1. Edtech - Incorporating automated citation features in educational technology can enhance student learning outcomes and support academic integrity, attracting potential investors and partners in the edtech industry.
2. Academic Publishing - Collaborating with citation software providers or developing in-house solutions that support automated referencing can help academic publishers reduce production time and costs while maintaining quality assurance.
3. Content Creation - Integrating user-friendly writing tools into platforms for online content creation and blogging can improve the writing experience for creators and readers alike, enabling companies and startups to gain a competitive edge in digital media.
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