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Zotero: Citation Made Easy: Other Features

An overview of Zotero citation management software.

Taking Notes with Zotero

How to use notes in Zotero:

There are two types of notes: Stand alone notes and Child notes.

Stand alone

1. Click the "post it" icon. 

2. Fill out your note with the relevant information.

3. You can create related items and tags at the bottom of the note (see other videos on this page).

4. Right click the notes in order to create a printable or downloadable report.  

Child note:

1. Click on an item (book, article, etc.).

2. Click "add Child note."

3. Add note.

4. Right click the notes in order to create a printable or downloadable report. 

Using Tags in Zotero

Using the "Related" Function in Zotero