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Referencing software

A guide to a number of referencing software programmes

What is Zotero

Zotero is a free, easy to use, online referencing tool, helping students and researchers to organize, format and share sources of information. Unlike other reference software packages Zotero is open source. The resource has been developed by a non-profit organization that has no financial interest in accessing private user information.

Key features of Zotero

  • Enables you to create bibliographies, selecting from a wide range of referencing styles.
  • Create references and bibliographies inside Word, LibreOffice and Google Docs.
  • Add in-text citation.
  • Add references manually or by using the Zotero connector.
  • Automatically senses bibliographic information to save.
  • Offers 300 MB of free web storage.
  • Create folders and subfolders to better organize saved references.
  • Create tags and notes to quickly find relevant saved references.
  • Create groups and share citations with collaborators.
  • No limit to how many members may join a group on Zotero.
  • Allows you to synchronise your Zotero account so that it can be accessed across all devices.
  • Provides an excellent community Forum helping to solve technical issues etc.

Notes

Zotero is free and does not require the use of MTU student login details.

To sign up the Zotero simply follow the link www.zotero.org

If you have any questions or experience any problems with Zotero, visit the excellent Zotero website and discussion forum at the following links:

https://www.zotero.org/support/

https://forums.zotero.org/discussions

Introduction to Zotero Video