Zotero Citation Management Challenges

This video tutorial explains how to correct citation errors in Zotero, such as misidentified resources or missing authors. It covers editing author information, adjusting journal article titles to sentence case, and updating citations in Word or Google Docs using the refresh feature.

What is a common issue when saving resources to Zotero?

• Zotero always identifies the correct author.

• Zotero never identifies the type of resource.

• Zotero automatically corrects all citation errors.

• Zotero may misidentify the type of resource or not find the author.

What is the purpose of the Zotero connector?

• To export bibliographies.

• To save resources and citation information.

• To connect Zotero to the internet.

• To edit citation styles.

Where should you look to verify citation information in Zotero?

• The bottom toolbar of Zotero.

• The top menu of the Zotero program.

• The record panel on the right-hand side of Zotero.

• The left-hand side of the Zotero program.

What should you do if Zotero misidentifies a resource type?

• Edit the resource type in the records panel.

• Delete the resource.

• Ignore the error.

• Contact Zotero support.

What should you do if a web page citation lacks an author?

• Delete the citation.

• Add 'Anonymous' as the author.

• Ignore the missing author.

• Edit the citation to include the organization as the author.

What is a common issue with website citations in Zotero?

• They cannot be edited.

• They always have incorrect titles.

• They often lack a specific author.

• They are never saved correctly.

How can you create in-text citations using Zotero?

• By manually typing them in your document.

• Using the 'cite as you write' feature in Zotero.

• By exporting them from a different program.

• By copying them from a website.

What should you do if a journal article title is not in the correct case according to APA style?

• Edit the title directly in your document.

• Change the title in the Zotero records panel.

• Ignore the case issue.

• Delete the citation and start over.

How can you change the case of a journal article title in Zotero?

• By exporting the citation and re-importing it.

• By right-clicking and selecting the case option.

• By editing the document directly.

• By using the Zotero settings menu.

Where do you make edits to citation details in Zotero?

• In the Zotero records panel.

• In the document itself.

• In the bibliography section.

• In the Zotero settings menu.