--- ###### tags: `epfl` --- Short introduction to Zotero === Mathilde Panes EPFL Library Teaching Team  *November 2019* ---- ## Learning objectives By the end of this workshop, you will be able to : 1. install Zotero :white_check_mark: 2. create a Zotero library 3. collect references and metadata from various sources 4. cite literature and create bibliographies 5. choose a citation style ---- ## Why a reference manager? Zotero is a reference manager. You can expect from a reference manager to : * **add/import** references very easily * **create a bibliography** very easily * help you **cite while you write** a paper ---- All these technical tasks should be done by the software, but remember that **you are the brain**. This means that you should: * check if the reference data are correct and complete * select relevant references to add in the bibliography --- ## Why Zotero? | | | :-- | | user-friendly + powerful | | a lot of compatible resources | | free and open source | | modular | | additional storage with switchdrive | --- go.epfl.ch/zotbook --- ## Library creation How does a Zotero library look like? ---- ## Practice time Collect references in your Zotero library ---- ## Practice time | | | :-- | | 4.4 : Create and manage your collections | | 4.6 : Modify a record | --- ## Zotero -> word processor * Bibliographies * In-text citations and references ---- ## Practice time Exercises ---- | | | :-- | | 5.1 : Create a bibliography without citing | | 5.2 : Cite while you write | | 5.3 : Zotero and LaTeX? | --- ## Citation styles Changing your style Finding a style suiting your needs --- ## Conclusion Zotero basics \= install + collect + cite + style --- ## Other useful Zotero features - Setting up your Zotero account to sync your library - Working in groups with Zotero - RSS feeds - Increase storage space using a WebDav-enabled 3rd party platform - Adding notes and tags to references - How to use annotated PDFs within Zotero - Advanced PDF management with Zotfile - Using Zotero with LaTeX --- ## Questions ? --- ## Contact Further question? Future support? formations.bib@epfl.ch --- ## Thank you ! --- ## About  Presentation published under CC BY license