Ever feel overwhelmed by all those citations for your research project? Wonder how you can organize all of those sources that are cluttering your desktop? Zotero might just become your research bestie.
Whether you're a teaching faculty member juggling research or a college student managing coursework and citations, Zotero is the ultimate tool to help streamline your research. This free, easy-to-use tool helps you collect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research, saving you time and reducing frustration.
You know that feeling when you find a great source but then can't remember where you saved it? With Zotero, those days are gone! With a single click, it saves journal articles, books, and web pages directly to your library—automatically pulling in citation details. Students can create organized folders for assignments, papers, and group projects while faculty can use Zotero to manage sources for research projects and share curated readings with students. It’s also really easy to save the full PDF of the article to read, highlight, and annotate right in Zotero.
Let's be honest—nobody enjoys formatting citations, right? Zotero integrates seamlessly with Word and Google Docs, allowing you to insert citations and generate bibliographies in seconds. With support for thousands of citation styles (including APA, MLA, and Chicago), it eliminates formatting struggles—something both students and professors can appreciate when writing or grading.
Working with others? No problem! Group libraries enable faculty and students to share sources, annotations, and notes—perfect for research teams, class projects, and mentoring relationships. Faculty can guide students in scholarly research, while students can work together more efficiently.
Yes, you read that right! Unlike many other citation management tools that come with a hefty price tag, Zotero is completely free. Plus, it's continually updated by an active academic community, ensuring it stays relevant and easy to use.
Ready to make your research life so much easier? Visit zotero.org to download the tool and access tutorials. You can also check out our Zotero Citation Manager Guide or schedule an appointment with a librarian to help get you started.
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