Zotero

When you quote or paraphrase information from other sources in your work, you need to add a citation in the text to attribute the creators of that info. This is an in-text citation.

Zotero works with your word processor (Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice) to enable you to automatically add in-text citations to your work.

Setting up your word processor

Once you've downloaded Zotero, re-open your word processor (Word, Google Docs, or LibreOffice). This should automatically add in a "Zotero" option on your toolbar.

If your word processor doesn't update with the Zotero plug-in, you can manually add it from Zotero's word processing plug-ins.

Adding citations

1. Go to the "Zotero" menu on the toolbar.*
   • *Skip to Step 2 for LibreOffice users





 

2. Choose "Add/Edit Citation
   • LibreOffice users will see these icons:



3. Choose the style you want.*
   • *If you don't see the style you need, you can download additional styles.
4. Start typing the title or author into the box that pops up



5. Choose the item you would like to cite.
   • You can add page numbers by typing them in after the citation
6. Add additional items to the citation as needed.

Editing Citations

Edit citations by clicking the cited item, then choosing "Add/Edit Citation" from the Zotero menu in your word processor.