This guide focuses on using Zotero, a citation management software designed to help students organize sources for their research projects.
Why Should I Use Citation Management Software?
Whenever you have to write papers that require the use of many sources, citation management software can help you keep track of the sources from the beginning of the research process. Also known as Reference Management Software, these tools can help you:
store and keep track of all your sources in one convenient location
add notes to your sources
What is Citation Management Software?
Citation Management Software allows you to save references from library databases, the Internet, and more. Some will provide a browser extension to seamlessly add sources to your list. Generally, you can use them to:
store and organize your sources
create bibliographies from a list of many different citation styes
insert in-text citations into documents as you write
