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How to Cite and Manage Sources

Why Use Cite While You Write?

Use the Cite While You Write™ plug-in to insert and format citations and bibliographies automatically while you write a paper in MS Word.

Install Cite While You Write™

1. Login to EndNote Online

2. Go to the Downloads page

3. Download and install Cite While You Write™ plugin

4. Enter EndNote Basic username/password information to allow auto login and access

Enter EndNote Basic Citations in Word Documents

1. Open MS Word document

2. Click on EndNote in the toolbar and sign into your account

3. In the EndNote toolbar, chose a citation style from the menu

4. Set cursor in the position where a citation is to be inserted

5. Click on the EndNote toolbar and select Insert Citations

6. Enter and search citation title, keywords, or author name

7.Select the correct citation

8. Click Insert

Getting Help

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