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Compared to the older generations, modern-day web-based writers are very lucky.
We just punch in our queries and the hordes of results will appear before our screen.
But research is more than just collecting data.
It’s also about compiling and presenting the results.
It’s been mentioned severaltimesbefore.
First time users should watch the tutorial to get acquainted with this research tool.
Currently, there are two versions of Zotero available.
There’s the latest stable version 1.0.10 and there’s beta version 2.0b7.6 with more features.
If you consider yourself a play-it-safe kind of person, you should stick with the stable.
Otherwise, choose the beta.
But with a good backup routine, this minor flaw should pose no threat at all.
The complete features list can be found here along with plugins to make the Zotero word processor friendly.
But to use the feature, you need toregisterfor a new Zotero account.
Then open Zotero Preferences and clickSync > options.
Put down your account information there.
Enhancing Zotero With Dropbox
The above method only works for v.2 users.
Zotero puts its data in a folder.
By default, this folder is inside the Firefox Profile directory and is accessible only by Firefox.
Pointing Zotero data storage to a different location can be done from the Preference window.
Go to the Advanced pane and click “Choose” under the “Data Directory Location”.
Browse and fire up the new location (the folder inside Dropbox folder).
The data is also available to be used by another web app: Flock.
Flock is compatible with all of Firefox extensions.
Meaning: it’s possible for you to also install Zotero under Flock.
Independent location means that the data can be accessed simultaneously by Firefox and Flock.
This is good news for all of you Flock lovers out there.
