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Zotero – Reference management

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Abstract

Do you want to write a paper that cites other articles? Are you struggling with references and citations? Do you need to organise your research or create a bibliography with one click? Zotero is a free open source reference management tool that helps you build your own reference library. It supports you when sorting and collecting information. Citing will be more efficient and you can collaborate with your peers through group libraries.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you know

  • the features of Zotero,
  • how to integrate Zotero into the search process,
  • how to organise the reference library,
  • how to cite and create reference lists. 

Content

Introduction to collecting and citing information with Zotero.
  • Downloading and getting to know Zotero
  • Transferring references from databases and other internet sources
  • Managing references and generating result lists
  • Tips and tricks

Location

  • Online
    Zoom Meeting-ID: 916 8549 1813

Target audience

Bachelor students
Master students
Doctoral students
Postdocs

Language

English

Comment

Zotero InstitutionYou can find the registration for the course under “Open activity webpage”.Please also note the Moodle Course Find your reference management software!

Accessibility Access and participation in our courses will be barrier-free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.

Time period

October 30, 2024 - November 15, 2024

Organiser

ETH Library

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