Reference and Citation Management

Zotero is a program that easily works with either Firefox or Chrome browsers.  Zotero is most useful for:

• Collecting and organizing different types of references (Web pages, audio, video, etc.)

  • Create citation and capture snapshot of websites with a single click

  • Assign tags to references

• Working collaboratively

  • Three options for creating groups

• Inserting citations and creating bibliographies

  • Plugins allow you to insert citations and create bibliographies in word processing documents

  • Create indpendent bibliography for grant reports, CVs, etc.

  • Quick Copy feature allows you to drag and drop references into any text field (email, blog post)

  • Few output styles standard (such as APA and MLA), but thousands available for download (such as AMA)

• Working on any computer

  • Syncing allows you to access your Zotero library from any computer with internet access

In order for Zotero to work with Office 365 Word, you must download and install a local copy of Word on your computer. To do this:

• Go to JCSU Office 365 online.
• In the top right corner of your screen, click on your user icon and select View Account.
• Down the left hand side, select Office apps, Apps and devices, and then Install Office.  Your computer should detect which version of Office you will require.

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research.

                                                       , organize, cite, and share research.