October is your month to tackle that citation management tool!!! This month we have several workshops lined up to help you get the most out of two easy citation management tools – RefWorks and Zotero. Not sure which is right for you? Check out our guide at s.uconn.edu/Citation-Tools
Registration for all workshops is at s.uconn.edu/CitationManagement
RefWorks for New Users
Wednesday, October 5
10:00 – 11:00am
Learn to manage your references with RefWorks, a web-based citation management tool. This introductory workshop covers:
- Importing, viewing, and editing references
- Navigating and organizing your library
- Sharing references with colleagues
- Creating bibliographies
RefWorks for Power Users
Tuesday, October 11
10:00 – 11:00am
Wednesday, October 12
1:00 – 2:00pm
This advanced workshop covers:
- Organizing your library using tags
- Performing advanced searches of your library
- Dealing with duplicate references
- Creating, modifying, and sharing project libraries
- Citing sources while writing in Microsoft Word
Zotero for New Users
Tuesday, October 4
10:00-11:00am and 1:00-2:00pm
Wednesday, October 5
1:00 – 2:00pm
Learn to manage your references with Zotero, an open source citation management tool. This introductory workshop covers:
- Setting up essential preferences
- Importing, viewing, and editing references
- Navigating and organizing your library
- Creating bibliographies
Zotero for Power Users
Tuesday, October 11
1:00 – 2:00pm
Wednesday, October 12
10:00 – 11:00am
This advanced workshop covers:
- Citing sources while writing in Microsoft Word
- Organizing your library using tags
- Performing advanced searches of your library
- Dealing with duplicate references
- Creating and sharing group libraries
- Choosing plug-ins to enhance your Zotero experience
For more information, contact: Hilary Kraus at hilary.kraus@uconn.edu