Zotero is a reference manager that allows you to store, annotate, and cite sources. It’s a deceptively powerful tool that can make writing a paper much easier if you use it from the outset! All of our course readings are stored in our class Zotero library. Everyone has their own system for how they keep up with readings and annotations, so you’re not required to use it every week. But this week, we’ll test out some of its features so that you know that it’s capable of. (If you don’t already have a system for taking notes while you read, I recommend trying Zotero out for a few weeks!)
- Create a Zotero account. Visit zotero.org and click “Log In,” then “Register for a free account” to create your username.
- Join the class group. Go to https://www.zotero.org/groups/5819541/hum230sp25 and click the red “Join” button.
- Annotate the syllabus. Find the class syllabus in our library. You’ve already read through it once, but go ahead and skim through it again. Is there anything that catches your eye? Leave an annotation on the document. Maybe it’s a tool or topic you’re interested in, or a question you have about a class policy, or even a typo you notice.
Don’t forget, your homework for next week is to add to the library.
Digital humanities interests me because it combines technology with the humanities, offering new perspectives on literature, history, culture, and art. It’s not just about the topics themselves; it’s also about how authors and scholars employ digital tools and methods in traditional fields.