Find the appropriate file in the Dropbox folder and attach it.ħ) Once you've attached the link to the file, as long as the settings are correct and the same on each computer, Zotero and Dropbox should synchronize with whatever computers you use, and the file should be retrievable through Zotero. You can keep whatever folder organizational structure you have already and just move everything into the Zotero folder.Ħ) In Zotero, right-click on a citation for which you have a saved digital file, then choose Add Attachment, then click Attach Link to File. Here's what it should look like:ĥ) Move all your saved files and folders with digital articles and ebooks to the Dropbox/Zotero folder. Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research sources. The path is Preferences/ Advanced/ Files and Folders. (In my example, that folder is labelled "Zotero.")Ĥ) In Zotero, change the setting for the Base Directory to the Dropbox/Zotero folder. In this article, well compare and contrast the features and benefits of each tool, helping you choose the right one for your research needs. I recommend downloading the Standalone version and then installing the appropriate browser extension for Chrome, Safari, or Firefox.ģ) Create a folder within Dropbox to store all of your saved digital documents such as PDFs of articles. Are you struggling to keep your research citations and sources organized Look no further than Zotero and Mendeley, two of the best academic citation tools out there. Here are instructions to set up the sync and link files:ġ) Sign up for a Dropbox account. More information about paying for additional storage can be found on Zoteros storage plans page. By doing this, all of your citations and saved electronic documents will be easily available where you are working, as well as being backed up in the cloud and your hard drives. Plans range from 20/year for 2 GB storage up to 120/year for unlimited storage. If you use Dropbox (or another similar file-syncing service), you can now save your citations in Zotero, attach links to files in a Dropbox folder, and have both synchronize with every computer you use. With the release of Zotero version 4.0, it is now possible to choose which directory Zotero uses when you attach links to files.
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