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Illinois State University

Zotero

This guide provides in-depth instructions on how to use Zotero, organize sources, and create in-text citations and bibliographies.

5 Steps to Using Zotero

Download and Install the Desktop App
Get the app from Zotero.org
Install the Browser Connector (Add-on)
This allows you to add sources directly from the web
Add Sources to your Zotero Library
You need sources in your Zotero Library before you can add in-text citations and a reference list.
Open a Word document and Add In-text Citations
Use the Word plug-in to add in-text citations to your research paper.
Add your List of References (bibliography)
Use the Word plug-in to add references at the end of your research paper.