Module 3: Managing and Organizing Research
Module 3:
Managing and Organizing Research

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Introduction
The Chicago Manual of Style’s “Author-Date” format (not the “Notes and Bibliography” version) is the preferred citation style in the arts administration field and the UK College of Fine Arts Department of Arts Administration. This module encourages you to explore the Chicago Manual of Style citation style so you can understand how to format references based on the type of material you’re citing when you present your research. You’ll also consider the pros and cons of using bibliographic management tools like Zotero and EndNote to organize your research projects during your degree program.
Outcomes
After completing this module, students will be able to:
- List pros and cons of using EndNote vs. Zotero
- Practice formatting citations and footnotes in Chicago Manual of Style (“Author-Date” version)
Materials
“Managing and Organizing Research” covers two main topics, invites you to complete two short activities, and includes a reading list of links to manuals you can refer to for technical help:
- Topic 2: Bibliographic Management Tools
- activity 3.2: A Questionnaire About Bibliographic Management Tools
Manuals for technical help:
- Chicago-Style Citation Quick Guide: Author-Date Style (chicagomanualofstyle.org)
- University of Kentucky Research Guides: Style Guides & Manuals (libraries.uky.edu)
- Zotero Quick-Start Guide (zotero.org)
- University of Kentucky Research Guides: EndNote (libraries.uky.edu)
- Add citations and a bibliography – Google Docs Help (google.com)