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Here you will find useful articles and tips on the topics of academic writing, citation, bibliography, Zotero and more.
How do I add extra sources to my bibliography with Zotero?
Sometimes in Zotero, you need to add sources to your bibliography that have not been directly cited, such as the book containing a specific chapter. Here, I will show you how to do this easily.
Complex Zotero workflow automation: a client case study
How a non-profit organisation automated their citation workflow with Zotero - a case study
Zotero not working? Let an expert help you
Find out in this article whether EndNote and Citavi .csl support citation styles.
How do I install a custom .csl citation style in Zotero?
Learn how to install a custom .csl citation style in Zotero - whether received from a publisher or purchased from my shop. Step-by-step instructions including verification in Word's document preferences!
Can CSL citation styles be used with EndNote or Citavi?
Find out in this article whether EndNote and Citavi .csl support citation styles.
How to change the font of Zotero bibliographies in Word and LibreOffice
Learn how to set the font of Zotero bibliographies and footnotes in Word or LibreOffice. A compact guide for a professional document layout.
How to link Zotero citations in Word to the bibliography and make them clickable
Link Zotero citations in Word with the bibliography: The ZoteroLinkCitation macro makes your academic work more interactive and clearer.
AI and Zotero: an overview of the best plugins
AI plugins can add valuable functions to Zotero - from optimised literature suggestions to interactive PDF analysis. Find out how ARIA, ZoteroChat and other tools can support the scientific workflow.
Show last author in Zotero thanks to ‘Zotero Better Authors’ plugin
With the Zotero plugin ‘Better Authors’ you can display the last author/PI in your library. Find out how this function makes your scientific research for specific labs easier and provides a better overview.
How to change the footnote numbers in Microsoft Word
Many Zotero users ask themselves how they can change the style of footnote numbering - but this function is set directly in Microsoft Word. In this article, I'll show you how to customise the numbering of your footnotes in Word.
How to Use Zotero with Obsidian (Guest Article)
Optimiere deine wissenschaftliche Arbeit! Erfahre, wie du Zotero mit Obsidian verbindest, das Plugin einrichtest & deine erste Notiz importierst.
Zoplicate: The easy way to recognise and delete duplicates in Zotero
Zoplicate is a powerful Zotero plugin that efficiently recognises and merges duplicate entries. It offers advanced duplicate detection and saves time when managing large literature databases.
Scientific work according to Theisen Citation style: widely used, but often modified
The Theisen citation style is standard at many universities, but deviations in the guidelines often lead to uncertainties. Find out more about this topic in this blog.
How can I change a name/word/title... in my entire Zotero database?
Learn how to change all entries in Zotero at once by using the Zotero Search & Replace Script. A simple guide to using the script for efficient reference management.
ZotFile alternatives for Zotero 7: These add-ons replace the popular tool
With the update to Zotero 7, the popular ZotFile add-on is no longer compatible. But don't worry! There are 2 promising alternatives that fill the ZotFile gap. In this blog post, you can find out what has changed in Zotero 7 and which add-ons will help you to continue managing your PDFs efficiently.
Zotero 7 is here. A huge step forward for the popular reference manager.
Zotero 7 is finally here! Performance improvements, a new look and much more. Find out all about the latest features here.
Zotero warns: "You have edited your citations..."
You have received the Zotero message ‘You have made changes to this citation after it was created by Zotero. Do you want to keep your changes and prevent future updates?’ from Zotero? Here you can find out how to solve this problem.
How to report the statistical results in your thesis (guest article)
Master the art of presenting statistical results in your thesis. Learn how to present your results clearly, concisely and in a way that is easy for your readers to understand.
About the popularity of citation software. Trends over the last 20 years.
Comparison of citation software: Which tool is the best for your academic work? We analyse the development of Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, JabRef and Citavi and show you which program is currently in vogue.
Zotero is acting up? How to avoid common citation problems
Zotero zickt? Erfahre, wie du Zitierfehler vermeidest, den richtigen Stil wählst & deine Quellen optimal verwaltest – für fehlerfreie Literaturangaben!
The top Zotero extensions I can't live without
Zotero is an indispensable tool for students and scientists. But you want to get even more out of Zotero? Here are my top recommendations for Zotero plugins.
How to unlink Zotero citations in Word
Do you need to remove all traces of Zotero to submit a paper or thesis? Here's how.
How do I find the correct citation style?
Citation styles under control: Your comprehensive guide to academic references and citation styles
Correct literature research and citation with Zotero at the Baden-Württemberg Cooperative State University (DHBW)
Are you studying at the DHBW and your next term paper is due? Here I'll show you how to make your life easier thanks to Zotero and the correct citation style.
How to edit a CSL citation style for Zotero and Mendeley
Correct citation with Zotero, thanks to the Citation Style Language and citation styles.
German citation style: Cite correctly with Zotero
Literature research and citation according to German citation style done right, thanks to Zotero and CSL citation template. Here I show you how to do it.
Correct literature research and citation at the FOM University of Applied Sciences with Zotero
Master literature research and citation at the FOM with Zotero! Easily organise your sources and automatically generate citations and bibliographies.
Using Zotero and CSL citation styles
Zotero and CSL citation styles.
In this guide, you will learn how to use Zotero and citation styles effectively.
Advantages of CSL & Zotero
CSL in combination with Zotero allows you to cite correctly and create your bibliography. Here you can find out why this combo is so powerful.
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