Zotero is a free open-source, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, and share research by:
creating citations in different styles (ex. MLA, APA, Chicago, ACS, etc)
copying citations into your paper
creating and exporting a bibliography
Below is information on how to download Zotero. For more tips and information, please look at our Zotero Guide.
Step 1: Start at https://www.zotero.org/download/ or click the image above.
Step 2: Items to install:
Step 3: Create a free account with your Reed email address at https://www.zotero.org/user/register to take advantage of features like syncing your library to zotero.org and working in groups.
***With a Reed email address, you have unlimited file storage for free***
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