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Philosophy

Use Zotero

What is Zotero?

Zotero is a citation management tool that is available as a stand-alone program or an extenstion of the Firefox browser:

Create a personal database of references
Import references from multiple databases
Organize and manage references
Store and organize article PDFs
Share references
Access your library from any computer (set-up required)
Format bibliographies

Zotero Research Guide
This guide provides basic information on how to use Zotero, and how to customize Zotero for use with the Whittemore Library.
Zotero Quick Start Guide
Basic information for getting started with Zotero
Zotero Documentation
Detailed information on all of Zotero's features.

Help with Citations

Citing Sources LibGuide
This guide provides instructions on how to cite sources according to the different style manuals. Examples from MLA, APA, and the Chicago style manuals are provided.

Other Citation Resources

Help with Writing

CASA
The writing process can be tough. Get help and suggestions from your professors and from another support area at FSU, the Center for Academic Success and Advising (CASA).