Up to speed with Zotero

--- ###### tags: `epfl` --- Up to speed with Zotero === EPFL Library Teaching Team ![](https://i.imgur.com/E7GrqQ0.jpg =100x) *December 2021*  ---- ## Learning objectives By the end of this workshop, you will be able to : 1. install Zotero :heavy_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 ---- ### Program | Time | Activity | | :------- | :---- | | 14:00 | Introduction | | 14:10| Comparing reference management softwares | | 14:15 | Zotero Installation |  ---- | Time | Activity | | :------- | :---- | | 14:20 | Create a Zotero library | | 14:35 | Collect references | 14:40 | Practice (4.1 - 4.3)| | 14:45 | Collect references 2 | 14:55 | Practice (4.4 - 4.7) | ---- | Time | Activity | | :------- | :---- | | 15:20 | From Zotero to a word processor (5.1 - 5.3) | | 15:40 | Citation styles (6.1 - 6.2) | | 15:50 | Questions, evaluation and conclusion | --- ### Comparing reference managers ![](https://i.imgur.com/myGGuoX.png =600x) */ student discount: CHF 127.67 (in Switzerland) **/ student discount: $36/year  ---- ## 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 * read papers * sort references * select relevant references to add in the bibliography --- ## Why Zotero? | | | :-- | | user-friendly + powerful | | a lot of compatible resources | | free and open source | | modular | | unlimited storage with EPFL's subscription | --- ## Is Zotero installed ? (software + connector [for Chrome, Firefox and Edge + bookmarklet working in any browser] + word processor)  --- ## Library creation How does a Zotero library look like? ---- ## Practice time Exercises ---- | | | :-- | | 4.1 : Collect references in your Zotero library | | 4.2 : Search for a reference | | 4.3 : Check for the full text version of the document | Page 16 of the course notes ---- | | | :-- | | 4.4 : Create and manage your collections | | 4.5 : "Duplicate Items" collection | | 4.6 : Modify a record | | 4.7 : Comment your references | Page 17 of the course notes --- ## Zotero -> word processor * Bibliographies * In-text citations and references * Use Zotero with LaTeX ---- ## Practice time Exercises ---- | | | :-- | | 5.1 : Cite while you write | | 5.2 : Create a bibliography without citing | --- ## What about Zotero with LaTeX ? 1. With any installed LaTeX editor: generate a bibtex file 2. With Overleaf: link your Zotero account --- ## Citation styles Changing your style Finding a style suiting your needs Adding a new style in Zotero ---- ## Practice time Exercises ---- | | | :-- | | 6.1 : Add a new citation style | | 6.2 : Change the citation style | --- ## 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 - Increased storage via EPFL's subcription - How to use annotated PDFs within Zotero - ... --- ## Questions ? --- ## Feedback Please assess this workshop on [go.epfl.ch/z-feedback](https://go.epfl.ch/z-feedback) --- ## Next trainings :::info If you want to recommend this workshop or others, check future sessions on [https://go.epfl.ch/libtraining](https://go.epfl.ch/libtraining) **Next Zotero training : January 13**  ::: --- ## Contact Further question? Future support? Lab Training? formations.bib@epfl.ch --- ## Thank you for your participation ! --- ## About ![CC-BY](http://mirrors.creativecommons.org/presskit/buttons/88x31/png/by.png) Presentation published under CC BY license Latest version (December 2021) on [go.epfl.ch/ztart](https://go.epfl.ch/ztart).