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Zotero

A guide to using the citation management tool Zotero.

What is Zotero?

Zotero is a free, open source citation management software. Citation management software—which includes other tools like EndNote and Mendeley—allows you to: 

  • Conveniently and securely store, organize, and track sources based on project, class, theme, etc.
  • Quickly generate citations and bibliographies in any style.
  • Easily find sources you’ve previously saved.
  • Practice active (and collaborative!) reading by digitally highlighting and commenting on PDF, HTML, and EPUB files.

What is Citation Management Software?

This brief video details how citation management software can save you time and energy while researching. It demos EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero. It features closed captions and audio narration. To navigate the various sections of this 8-minute video, please watch it on YouTube to access the Table of Contents in the Description field.
Subjects: Writing