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Citing Sources

Install the EndNote Basic Toolbar to Firefox

1. Login to EndNote Basic

2. Go to the Options tab

3. Select Download Installers

4. On the right side under Firefox Extension, click on Download Windows/Macintosh

5. Install EndNote Basic Toolbar

6. Restart Firefox for the toolbar to appear

Using the EndNote Basic Toolbar

1. Search for sources in any database (EBSCO, Proquest, etc) or on the web

2. From the search results, select the item you want to view details

3. From the toolbar, click on the Capture option

4. Login with your email address and password

5. Select where to save the citation to – my.endnote.com

6. Select the appropriate reference type

6. 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

Questions or Comments

Have a question about EndNote Basic? Contact Katy Sullivan at sullivan@umbc.edu or 410-455-3604.