Materials Science: The Student Chapter of the Materials Research Society Research Toolbox

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A free tool to collect, manage, cite, and share sources. 

You can:

• Download Zotero as a Firefox extension or standalone application
• Use plug-ins for other web browsers, Word, and LibreOffice
• Sync your Zotero library to view from any computer
• Use portable Firefox with Zotero on a flash drive to use on any computer

Learn more with the Zotero Quick Start Guide.

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This free reference manager helps you organize sources, collaborate with others, and discover the latest research. Software must be installed on a personal computer.

You can:

• Manage references and citations
• Search and discover content
• Read and annotate articles
• Upload PDFs and sync across devices
• Create collaborative work groups
• Join the UA Mendeley group to collaborate on campus

Mendeley help guides

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UA staff, students, and faculty are eligible for a free EndNote basic account through Web of Science database

• Import citations from databases
• Create and organize bibliographies
• Cite while you write

You can also purchase EndNote desktop software from the UA Bookstores (discounted price for UA community).

Learn more at EndNote basic help