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Note Taking: Citation (and Note Taking) Software

Zotero

 

 

In Zotero version 6, when you have a reference with an attached PDF, double click the PDF attachment or citation to open the PDF reader to:

  • color code and highlight text
  • add reading notes
  • extract annotations in your citation style

Learn more.

Zotero 6 (beginner)

Mendeley

 

 

 

In Mendeley, when you have a reference with an attached PDF, double click on the PDF icon or citation to open Mendeley's PDF Reader where you can:

  • add reading notes
  • color code and highlight text
  • save edits to cloud storage.

Learn more.

Mendeley (beginner)