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LIGN 143: The Structure of Spanish: Citation Management - Zotero

About Zotero

Zotero is one of the many available citation management software.

Citation management software collects citations from various sources, organizes them, and compiles them into a bibliography or list of works cited. The software helps the user create citations in numerous different styles such as APA, MLA, Turabian, and Chicago.

Downloading Zotero
šClick this link to Download Zotero and the Zotero Connector.
 
You can watch this video to help you make sure you download everything you need -

Instructions for Creating a Group Library

1. Open your desktop version of Zotero.

2. Click this icon and choose New Group.

3. Choose a name for your group and select Private Membership.

4. On next page, click Save Settings.

5. Click on Members Settings and Send More Invitations to add group members.

6. Click Groups at the top of the page to make sure your new group is listed.

7. If so, open your desktop version of Zotero and follow the syncing instructions below.

 

To sync your desktop Zotero:

  • click the green circular arrow in the top right corner
  • enter your login information, if needed
  • You may need to click the green circular arrow again afterwards.
  • You should now see your Group Library on the left side
  • Now when you use the Zotero plugin to save resources, be sure you select your group library name from the dropdown

Using Zotero for Word

Zotero for Word

The Zotero for Word plugin should be downloaded automatically when you downloaded Zotero.

If you don't see the ZOTERO tab when you open Microsoft Word, try this:

Edit -- Preferences -- Cite -- Word Processors

    

Using Zotero for Google Drive

 

When you open a Google doc in a browser that has the Zotero connector installed, you should see a Zotero option added to your menu.

 

If you don't see it, be sure that you are logged in - https://www.zotero.org/ 

To add a citation to your document, you can choose "Add/edit citation" from the menu or click on the Z button in the Google Docs toolbar. You will be prompted to choose your citation style. Choose the citation using the citation dialog.

Source: https://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/zotero/googledocs