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A citation manager is a software tool designed to help researchers collect, organize, cite, and share research references. It simplifies the process of managing references, enabling users to format citations in various styles automatically. Citation managers also assist in creating bibliographies. collaborating on literature searching projects with other researchers, and managing PDFs and other research documents.
Zotero is a free, open-source citation manager that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. It integrates seamlessly with your web browser, making it easy to save references from online sources with a single click.
Browser Integration: Zotero offers browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Safari that allow you to save references directly from your web browser. It can capture metadata from academic papers, articles, books, and websites.
Automatic Bibliographies: Zotero can automatically generate citations and bibliographies in the desired citation style (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) as you write your paper in Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice.
Free and Open Source - Zotero can be downloaded at no cost making it a popular citation manager among researchers. It is also an open source software, meaning it is developed by an independent, nonprofit organization that has no financial interest in collecting private data.
PDF Management: You can store, organize, and annotate PDFs within Zotero. It also has a built-in PDF reader and annotation tool.
Tagging and Notes: Zotero allows you to organize your references using tags and add notes to individual entries, helping you keep track of important information and insights.
Collaboration: You can create group libraries to collaborate with others, sharing references and notes in a shared space.
Syncing Across Devices: Zotero can sync your library across multiple devices, ensuring you have access to your references wherever you are.
To get started with Zotero, download the desktop application from the official Zotero website:
You can enhance your Zotero experience by downloading and installing plugins. These plugins can help you easily collect citations across databases and the web and can make citing easy within a number of word processors.
If you need assistance or have questions about using Zotero, the Zotero forums are a great place to get help from the community and the Zotero team:
