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.
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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.
Highlight and annotate PDFs directly in Zotero 6+. Extract notes for quick quoting and summarizing.
Create shared group libraries for collaborative work. Ideal for classes, labs, and co-authors.