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Zotero is a file management software that can be used to organize your research. It is available online and as a software download, so you can access your research from any device.
1. Download the Zotero desktop app
First download Zotero 5.0 for Windows or Mac. This will download the standalone desktop version of the software that can be accessed from your personal computer.
2. Create a free Zotero online account
Creating an online account will allow you to sync and access your web-based Zotero library from any device. Log in to your account to access your synced library.
3. Download the Zotero web-browser extension
Zotero Connectors automatically sense content as you browse the web and allow you to save it to Zotero with a single click. Zotero is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. Chrome is the preferred browser, but you can select "Zotero Connectors for other browsers" to view more.
Click the following link for a guided step-by-step tutorial to download Zotero, set up an account, and learn to use the basic features of this free citation management software:
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