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Up to speed with Zotero
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EPFL Library
Teaching Team
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*December 2021*
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## 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
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### Program
| Time | Activity |
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| 14:00 | Introduction |
| 14:10| Comparing reference management softwares |
| 14:15 | Zotero Installation |
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| Time | Activity |
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| 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) |
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| Time | Activity |
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| 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 |
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### Comparing reference managers
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*/ student discount: CHF 127.67 (in Switzerland)
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## 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
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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
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## Why Zotero?
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| user-friendly + powerful |
| a lot of compatible resources |
| free and open source |
| modular |
| unlimited storage with EPFL's subscription |
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## Is Zotero installed ?
(software + connector [for Chrome, Firefox and Edge + bookmarklet working in any browser] + word processor)
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## Library creation
How does a Zotero library look like?
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## Practice time
Exercises
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| 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
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| 4.4 : Create and manage your collections |
| 4.5 : "Duplicate Items" collection |
| 4.6 : Modify a record |
| 4.7 : Comment your references |
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## Zotero -> word processor
* Bibliographies
* In-text citations and references
* Use Zotero with LaTeX
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## Practice time
Exercises
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| 5.1 : Cite while you write |
| 5.2 : Create a bibliography without citing |
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## What about Zotero with LaTeX ?
1. With any installed LaTeX editor: generate a bibtex file
2. With Overleaf: link your Zotero account
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## Citation styles
Changing your style
Finding a style suiting your needs
Adding a new style in Zotero
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## Practice time
Exercises
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| 6.1 : Add a new citation style |
| 6.2 : Change the citation style |
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## Conclusion
Zotero basics
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install + collect + cite + style
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## 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
- ...
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## Questions ?
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## Feedback
Please assess this workshop on [go.epfl.ch/z-feedback](https://go.epfl.ch/z-feedback)
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## 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**
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## Contact
Further question?
Future support?
Lab Training?
formations.bib@epfl.ch
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## Thank you for your participation !
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