Citation Management Software

PaperPile is a Google Doc add-on.  It can be used to look up and insert citations while you work in Google Docs. This page is dedicated to the free add-on for Google Docs, not the paid version of the web app.

To install the PaperPile Add-On in your Google Docs: 

1. Open your Google Drive and create a new Google Doc. 
2. Select the "Add-ons" tab from the menu. 
3. In the pop-up box, search "paperpile." 
4. Click the "+FREE" button located next to the PaperPile add-on. 
5. Read and accept the Privacy and Terms of Service.

To open and work in PaperPile

1. Open a Google Doc
2. Select "Add-Ons" from the top menu
3. Select PaperPile --> Manage Citations

Visit the PaperPile cheat sheet for information on how to search and cite. 

https://paperpile.com/add-on-cheat-sheet