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Built Environment: Postgraduate Support: 6. Zotero: Referencing Management Tool

This Postgraduate Library Guide for the Built Environment at the University of the Witwatersrand is a comprehensive resource designed to support students in the Schools of Architecture and Planning, and Construction Economics and Management.

📚 Zotero: Your Personal Research Assistant

Zotero is a free, open-source reference management tool designed to help researchers, students, and academics collect, organize, cite, and share research materials efficiently. Whether you're writing a research paper, compiling sources for a literature review, or managing large bibliographies, Zotero simplifies the process of keeping track of your references.

Why Use Zotero?

Easy Citation Management – Save references from databases, library catalogs, and websites with just one click.
📂 Organized Research Workflow – Create folders, add tags, and annotate PDFs for better organization.
🖥️ Seamless Integration – Works with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and LibreOffice for effortless citation insertion.
☁️ Cloud Syncing – Access your research library from any device, anywhere.
🤝 Collaboration Made Easy – Share collections with colleagues and collaborate on research projects.

Start using Zotero today and take control of your research management! 🚀

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