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EDUTOOLS FOR STUDENTS

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Reference management programs: Zotero & co.

During your studies, you will acquire new knowledge from many sources. It’s important to maintain an overview. In addition, you’ll soon write your first papers in which you will have to cite your sources and present a correct bibliography. A literature management program is very helpful in all this.

ZOTERO, ENDNOTE, MENDELEY, CITAVI

There are various reference management programs. The most well-known are Endnote, Zotero, Mendeley and Citavi. The University of Basel offers introductory courses for some of the programs: https://ub.unibas.ch/en/services/guided-tours-training-sessions/reference-management/