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PTH 5132 - Critical Inquiry

Zotero Basics

Zotero: Manage Your Research Like a Pro

What Is Zotero?   

Zotero is a free, open-source research tool that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share sources. It integrates with your browser and word processor to streamline your academic work.  

  • Automatically saves citations from databases, catalogs, and websites 
  • Organizes your research in collections with tags and notes   
  • Builds citations and bibliographies in APA, MLA, Chicago, and many other styles
  • Syncs your library across devices    

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How to Use Zotero

    1. Install Zotero
    Install both the desktop app and the Zotero Connector for your browser.
    2. Save Sources
    Click the Zotero icon in your browser when viewing a book, article, or webpage to save it to your library.
   3. Organize Your Library
    Create collections, add tags, and write notes. Zotero makes it easy to stay organized.
    4. Cite While You Write
    Use the Zotero toolbar in Word or Google Docs to insert citations and build bibliographies instantly.

Citation Styles

Zotero supports over 10,000 citation styles. You can drag and drop citations or export them into formats like BibTeX, RIS, and CSL JSON.

Browse Citation Styles

Annotate PDFs and Take Notes

Highlight and annotate PDFs directly in Zotero 6+. Extract notes for quick quoting and summarizing.

Groups & Collaboration

Create shared group libraries for collaborative work. Ideal for classes, labs, and co-authors.   

Explore Zotero Groups  

Help & Tutorials