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Reference Management

What programmes are available at the University of Lucerne and the Lucerne University of Teacher Education?

Citavi and Zotero are available free of charge to members of the University of Lucerne and the Lucerne University of Teacher Education. The Lucerne University of Teacher Education recommends the reference management software Zotero.
Citavi offers reference management and knowledge organization with an extensive set of functions.

Why Use a Reference Management Software?

Working with a reference management software throughout your studies makes sense; it is therefore advisable to use a reference management software as early as possible in your studies.

Reference Management Software Offers the Following Functions:

  • References and full texts found in databases and catalogues can be transferred directly to the reference management tool
  • References can be inserted directly from the reference management tool into the word processor (e.g. Microsoft Word)
  • The list of works cited can be automatically created
  • The citation style can be selected
  • Allows for a collaborative collection of sources in a research team
  • You can search in your own literature collection
  • You can attach your own notes to the bibliographic reference of your sources