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Zotero Setup and Use: Citations & References

A guide to setting up and using the Zotero citation management software, for students and faculty of Southwest Minnesota State University.

Zotero and Microsoft Word

Zotero can be used to create in-text citations as well as lists of works cited (or references). This video will demonstrate how to access these features using the accessible Microsoft Word plugin, or how to export citations and references into any other word processor from the Zotero app.

As a Southwest Minnesota State University student, faculty, or staff member, you have access to Microsoft Office 365, which includes Microsoft Word. On Windows PC and Mac computers, Zotero can communicate directly with Microsoft Word to automatically create citations and reference lists, which are updated in real time while you work.