Find an academic article then download the citation to access it later. These citation managers will help you keep track of your sources. The resources below can typically be used for citations exported from our major databases.
"Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help youcollect, organize, annotate, cite, and share research."
Requires downloading a free app for desktop or mobile
To create a quick bibliography without the app, use:
ZoteroBib: Fast, free bibliography generator - MLA, APA, Chicago, Harvard citations (zbib.org)
https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/RefWorks/Legacy_RefWorks
Web-based so nothing needs to be downloaded
Easy to search for previously added citations
30 day free trial available
Provided by same vendor as ProQuest databases, so easy to export/import
Express option offers free citations:
https://my.noodletools.com/web2.0/express.html
Paid version allows you to save and evaluate sources
Provides an easy way to create and save citations
Can save exported citations if you create account
The free version will require you to view an ad if you create more than one citation
Will organize the citations you create in an alphabetical list
Used by professional researchers
More options (and more complicated) than free options
Good for collaborating with other researchers
Offers 30 day free trial
Another option, EndNote Basic is free and good for students new to research: