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How to Cite and Manage Sources

Add the Capture Reference Tool to Your Browser

1. Login to EndNote Online

2. Make sure that your browser bookmarks bar is visible (this should be an option in the browser settings - in Chrome it is Bookmarks > Show Bookmarks bar

3. In EndNote, go to the Downloads page

4. Locate the Capture Reference button

5. Click on the button and drag and drop it onto your bookmarks toolbar

Using the Capture Reference Tool

1. Locate a relevant article or other source

2. Click the Capture Reference button in your browser bookmarks

3. Log in with your email address and Endnote password

4. Keep the default to save the citation to my.endnote.com

5. Select the reference type

6. Type in any missing information

7. Select any relevant groups to which to add the reference (if applicable)

8. Select the Save to button

If You Save to my.endnote.com…

1. Citation will be added to the Unfiled group

2. Close the window

Getting Help

Have questions about EndNote Online? Contact Katy Sullivan at sullivan@umbc.edu or 410-455-3604.