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PSC 520: Research Methods and Design: Citation Management

This guide is in support of the University of South Alabama's PSC 520 class.

Citation Management Programs

Citation Management Programs collect and organize the sources you want to cite. Zotero allows you to save and annotate PDFs as well. The Zotero folder can be downloaded and uploaded to other programs and websites, like ResearchRabbit or Elicit.

Zotero Download Instructions

Zotero is regularly updated, and new versions are released. These images may be outdated, but the steps should be correct.

To download Zotero:

  1. Visit the Zotero Homepage.
  2. Select the Download button. 
  3. Screenshot of the download button on the Zotero homepage.
  4. The download page will have download options. It will first suggest download versions based off of the operating system and preferred browser it thinks you use.
  5. You can select to show other download options if you don't want the suggested versions. 
  6. Screenshot of download button with other options on Zotero Download Page.
  7. You can download the Zotero app. You can also download the Zotero Connecter, a browser add-on that send browser information and files to the Zotero software.
  8. Allow the download process to happen. 
  9. If you want to use the Zotero Connecter, you may need to edit the toolbar to have the Connector icon appear.

 

How To Use Zotero Video