Reference management
Before writing a seminar, a bachelor or master thesis you have to read a lot of literature. A reference management program can help to manage and organize your sources (manuals & tools).
Important functions
- database of references (add references automatically, annotate PDFs, collect quotations etc.)
- insert references, quotations, and thoughts you collected in your text processing program (e.g. with Citavi’s Add-In for Word)
Comparison of Reference Management Software (TU München), also in French
Please note: Some programs offer the possibility to automatically download a lot of documents or to add PDF's. Don't use these functions! Providers recognize this as a systematic download. This is prohibited and leads to the blocking of your access or even the entire campus network.
Campus licence for Zotero storage
- Unlimited storage space for attachments during syn
- Access from multiple computers
- Requirements:
- Zotero.org registration with a BTU email address
- Group libraries: group owner must have a Zotero account with a BTU email address