There are a few recommended tools for managing sources, creating reference lists, and using in-text citations. Consult the comparison chart to determine with one best suits your needs.
This pdf chart provides a comparison of features in Zotero and EndNote Basic. The list includes the most common features users seek when selecting a source manager.
Free to to ISU students, faculty, and staff, is a web-based service similar to RefWorks. Compatible with most web-browsers. Word processor plug-in works with MS Word in Windows and Mac. The online platform can be paired with a desktop client you install on your computer, often referred to as just EndNote. ISU does not support the desktop version. Consult our EndNote Basic help guide for more information.
A free, open source software. A stand-alone application installed on your computer works in tandem with a browser add-on. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux 32-bit, & Linux 64-bit. The word processor plug-in works with MS Word, OpenOffice, and LibreOffice. Consult our Zotero Help Guide.