Zotero Citation Management

How to Create a Bibliography in Zotero

1. Open Zotero

2. Select Items for Your Bibliography:

   • Individual References: If you want to include specific references, hold down the Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) key and click on each item in your Zotero library.
   • Entire Collection or Folder: If you want to include everything in a collection, click on the collection name to select it.

3. Generate the Bibliography:

   • Right-Click Method:
     1. Right-click on any of the selected items (or the collection).
     2. Select “Create Bibliography from Items” from the context menu.
   • Menu Method:
     1. Go to the menu bar and click on File.
     2. Choose “Export Item” or “Export Collection,” depending on your selection.

4. Choose Citation Style:

   • In the dialog that appears, select the citation style you want to use (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
   • You can also choose to include annotations if desired.

5. Output Format:

   • Select the output format for your bibliography. Options typically include:
     • Copy to Clipboard: This copies the bibliography to your clipboard, allowing you to paste it directly into your document.
     • Save as RTF/HTML/TXT: You can save the bibliography as a file on your computer for later use.

6. Create the Bibliography:

   • Click “OK” to generate the bibliography.
   • If you chose to copy it, you can now paste it into your document (using Ctrl+V or Command+V)