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RefWorks vs Zotero

A side-by-side look at RefWorks and Zotero. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

RefWorks

RefWorks

Office & Productivity

RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and citation management tool that allows users to create their own personal citation database. Users can manually enter citations or import them from research databases and Google Scholar to generate bibliographies, store and organize sources, and create in-text citations and footnotes in various citation styles like APA and MLA.

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Zotero

Zotero

Office & Productivity

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management software that helps you collect, organize, cite, and share research sources. It works as a standalone program or browser extension that seamlessly integrates with Word, LibreOffice, and Google Docs.

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