Introduction to Ecology - EEM 191 - Eckert/Stewart

USE THE NAME YEAR SYSTEM OF CSE for Ecology and Ecosystem Management courses.

Citation Software

The library supports Zotero which is designed to help you create, organize, and write citations. Below are the pros and cons.

Zotero: A tool for many citation styles. Able to capture information quickly from web pages, online catalogs, webpages, etc.

          Pros:
               + Many citation styles
               + Easy to import citations
               + Easy to organize
               + Can add a .pdf attachment with citations
               + Works seamlessly with add-ons to create in-text citations and a bibliography for:
                    *Microsoft Office
                    *Google Docs
                    *LibreOffice
               + Option to add a note with a citation

          Cons:
               - Internet Connection Required

Zoterobib: This online tool builds a bibliography instantly from any computer or device, without creating an account or installing any software.

          Pros:
               + Many citation styles
               + Very easy to use - no software to learn
               + Easy to import citations
               + Can create bibliography fully within your browser; option to generate a link to return later
               + Includes tools for creating parenthetical citations, footnotes, and endnotes

          Cons:
               - Internet connection required
               - Might lose your work if you close your browser while using Chrome's incognito mode
 

• Many citation styles
• Easy to import citations
• Fairly accurate citations
• Easy to Organize
• Can add a .pdf attachment with the citation (virtual filing cabinet)
• Microsoft Office Add-on for creating in-text citations and a bibliography
• Option to add a note with a citation (this might be an option for documenting your annotations)
• Operates within Firefox web browser
• Internet Connection Required