<![CDATA[Academic writing and reference management are essential competencies for students in producing systematic, credible, and academically appropriate scholarly work. However, students still require further support in developing paper structures, using academic sources, paraphrasing, citing references, and managing bibliographies. This Community Service (PkM) activity aimed to strengthen the competencies of Islamic Economics students in academic paper writing and reference management using Zotero. The activity was conducted on September 30, 2026, involving 35 students of the Islamic Economics Study Program at Universitas Tarbiyatut Tholabah Lamongan. The activity employed a participatory approach through several stages, including preparation, a pre-test, academic writing instruction, demonstration and hands-on practice using Zotero, paper-writing practice, mentoring, and post-test and evaluation. Evaluation was conducted through knowledge tests, skills observation, and assessment of students' academic papers. The results indicate that the training strengthened students' understanding of academic writing structures, the use of academic sources, paraphrasing, citation, and bibliography preparation. Zotero practice also helped students manage references more systematically and integrate citation management into academic paper writing. The activity demonstrates the importance of integrating academic writing and reference management skills in strengthening the academic literacy of Islamic Economics students. Continuous mentoring is recommended to ensure that these competencies are consistently applied in writing academic articles, research proposals, and final projects.]]>
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