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The Sheridan Libraries

International Development (SAIS)

I-Dev Practicum Resources (SAIS)

This page offers a very "core" collection of resources for the practicum. Note the guide menu to the left leads to many more useful resources. As always, please contact librarydc@jh.edu if you have any questions.

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Zotero is a free "open source" tool that collects, manages, and cites research sources. Like an "app," Zotero can be downloaded to your computer as a standalone version that works with the Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge browsers. It is free, unless you want to store and annotate more than 400 MB of documents.

To get started with Zotero:

  1. Open your browser and go to https://www.zotero.org/user/login/.
  2. Click "Register for a Free Account," using your preferred email address.
  3. From the Zotero homepage, download the Zotero Reference Manager for Desktop by clicking on the red "Download" button.
  4. Next install the Zotero Connector for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. This allows you to save references to your Zotero library with one click.

You can also integrate Zotero with Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice Plugins.

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