Can professors detect Mendeley generated research papers?

[AcademicPostgrad]

I'm curious what others think about research paper methodology... Was just pondering over my steaming cup of java this morning, the numerous student research papers that I've reviewed throughout my career. Some are truly delight to read, while others. I have three other papers to review this week...

Of course this would happen during my most important study... Well, let's just say they could use bit more work! Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all about students seeking help when they need it research paper writing is no small task, after all. Recently though, I've noticed trend among several submissions, giving me this strange deja feeling. The structure, coherence, and the formatting everything screams "Mendeley! Quite an ingenious tool for researchers and students alike who are juggling with multiple tasks at hand. However, began to wonder if these papers are losing their original flair in exchange for convenience and efficiency?

So coming from professor's perspective yes, we can often tell if paper has been generated by tools like Mendeley. Switching gears here to our first timers considering help services for research papers boy, do remember the first time sought help during my postgrad days! Nerve-racking stuff indeed but worth it eventually. Kinda curious how common this is among other researchers.

 

[SeanDavis]

I see what you're saying, but have you considered... Interesting discussion on Mendeley we have going on here.

 

[MatthewMurphy]

I'm coming at this from a slightly different research angle... Boy, Mendeley. That brings back memories. Just last year, when was wrapping up my thesis on glacial melting rates, decided to give it shot.

Would be curious to hear updates if you go that route.

 

[NicholasRogers]

Ah, the eternal struggle between coding and writing. Feel you.

 

[RonaldJackson]

This is actually a common issue in computer science research... In my experience, Mendeley doesn't generate research papers, it's reference management tool. I've actually used it quite bit in my own work.

Hope that provides at least one research perspective.