Welcome!!

(1) The purpose of this DE project is to introduce college students to the citation management, Zotero.  In particular, this project will emphasize the ability to collaborate with others within Zotero.   

(2) The following learning concepts are covered in this DE project: 

• College students will become more organized when conducting research by learning to use the citation management tool, Zotero. 
• College students will learn to coordinate their research efforts and collaborate within Zotero groups. 

(3) The learning objectives for this DE project include: 

• After watching a series of video tutorials, college students will be able to set up their free Zotero account.  
• After watching a series of video tutorials, students will be able to download the appropriate version of Zotero with its connector.   
• After forming groups using the designated Google Doc, students will be able to collaborate in Zotero to organize information on a given topic.  
• Using their Zotero account, each student will be able to successfully download metadata for three different items into their Zotero Group Library.  
• Using their Zotero account, each student will be able to add annotations and their initials as identifiers to their three sources. 
• Using their Zotero account, after all members of the group have saved three items into the group’s library, each student will be able to generate a bibliography in APA format by copying and pasting it into the specified Google Doc for peer feedback and instructor evaluation. 

(4) The target learners are college students who are required to engage in some type of academic research. 

(5) This DE project is presented in chronological steps found in the tabs at the top of the blog. Beginning at one, students will be required to work their way through each step before progressing to the next.  Supplementary materials that support this lesson are found under the Extras! Tab.  These may be viewed at any time.