![]() You can delete your comment by deleting it through Mastodon.ĭon't have a fediverse account and you want one? Ask me how! robertwgehl AT protonmail. If you have a fediverse account and reply to my Mastodon post, that shows up as a comment on this blog unless you change your privacy settings to followers-only or DM. Post Tagsįor each of these posts, I will also post to Mastodon. But these tips are the absolute heart of what I do with this excellent bit of FOSS. There’s more… syncing libraries, working with groups. Or did I read it just a year ago? I can probably just review my notes instead of rereading the article or book. Did I read it back in 2009 – that is, back in grad school? Might be wise to reread it (and create a new note, with a more recent date). I do that so when I return to the citation later, I know how long ago I read it. The first line becomes the title of the note. I have a system.Īnd the basic thing I do with every note is have something like 20201201 – the date I’m taking notes – as the first line. I know there are many other ways to take notes – and I will explore Linux-friendly, FOSS options soon – but for the past decade I’ve taken thousands of notes in Zotero and converted that raw material into books and articles. Bonus points if you can figure out what citation they refer to. Some tags I've applied to an item in Zotero. The vast majority of mine are based on tags, even Boolean combinations of tags, or combinations with other things (tags + types of items, type of items + publication date).Ī tip I picked up somewhere over the years is to have a smart folder that includes items added in the past 5 days (a more focused version of sorting by date added). You can sort your citations into folders, certainly, but I much prefer smart folders. I recommend tags because of… Smart Folders You can tag based on keywords supplied by the authors, tags based on which project you’re working on, tags based on wacky ideas you might have about how things should relate. Zotero features that, too – and it’s essential. Tagging, Tagging, Taggingįrom what I recall, Zotero was modeled after iTunes, and an iTunes feature is tagging. The nice thing about that window is that you can add the same columns as you use for the main Zotero window, with the same sorting capabilities. But I cut my teeth on the old way – the “Classic Add Citation” window. The default way of adding citations is an unobtrusive search bar. Zotero integrates with word processors, like LibreOffice or, if you must, Word or Google Docs. But which one of the 50 you grabbed in the past two days was it? For me, sorting with the newest added on top allows me to quickly scan through the latest entries and remember which ones I wanted to examine further. You might see a citation in passing that you really want to read. It’s a simple trick, but it’s really powerful, especially if you add “Date Added.” Zotero is really good at pulling metadata from websites – including WorldCat and Google Scholar – so a problem you might face is gathering too many things at a time. Add In More Columnsįirst thing’s first: My number one tip is adding more columns to the main pane. In this Goal 1 post, I want to talk Zotero tips and tricks – things I always do when I install and run this excellent piece of software. And of course, I put all the books and journal articles I read in there.Īlso, you guessed it: Zotero is FOSS (in this case, GNU GPL 3.0). My colleague shared a great syllabus? Zot! Was that interesting a TV show? Oh, you know it’s gonna go in there. If I see a talk at a conference – the citation’s going in Zotero. Zotero is a core part of my academic work. ![]() And I’ve been using it so long I have a library of nearly 24,000 items. If you are, you’re well on your way to living the FOSS Academic Lifestyle Dream. This guide will walk you through how to get set up with a Zotero account and how to use the various features.If you’re not using Zotero… I don’t know what to say. cite your sources in any of more than 10,000 styles.store articles, videos, and online books all in one location.Zotero is a dynamic and powerful research tools that allows you to: ![]() It's easy to set up and easy to use, and because your account is not tied to your university affiliation, you can keep your Zotero library no matter where you go after Gonzaga. It automates the citation and bibliography creation process in your chosen style, streamlining your research and writing and ensuring consistency and accuracy in your references. Zotero is a free, open source citation management system that helps you collect, organize, and format references from a wide variety of sources. Register for a Free Account | Download the Desktop Application and Browser Extension ![]()
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