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Starting a Major Project, Capstone or Thesis

Step by step advice for students who are beginning a major research project, such as a Capstone or Thesis.

What is Bibliographic Software?

Bibliographic software, also known as reference management software, is a type of computer program or application designed to help individuals organize, store, and manage bibliographic information and citations. It is commonly used by researchers, academics, and writers to collect and organize references, generate citations, and create bibliographies for academic papers, research projects, and other documents. These tools often integrate with word processing software and online databases, making it easier to track and cite sources.

Zotero

Zotero

Zotero is the citation manager the library reccomends.It is free, easy to use tool to help you collect, organize, cite and share research.

  • Save articles directly from YU databases
  • Cite in APA 7th edition formatting for in-text and references section.
  • Easily access full text PDFs using Zotero features
  • Highlight and write notes directly on the PDFs of saved articles.
  • Easily edit article information for more accurate APA 7 style citations.
  • Develop your own personal research library located on your own device.

For best results, use Zotero Desktop rather than the web version.