EasyBib's citation tool allows users to create citations for 59 different source types either through auto-cite by entering key information to pull source details, or manual entry by filling out citation fields. Citations are saved to a bibliography list that automatically organizes them alphabetically. Users can also add annotations to citations to include with the bibliographic information.

1. User Guide
EasyBib School Edition

2. Creating citations in
the Bibliography
EasyBib’s citation tool allows users to intuitively create citations.
Click Bibliography for the project you want to create citations for.
EasyBib offers the ability to cite 59
different source types. Users can site
using:
• Manual entry - users manually enter all
the information into each citation form.
• Auto-cite – Users enter a key piece of
information, such as a book ISBN or a journal
article DOI, and we pull the information for
the source into the form. This is available for
22 types.
Want to require students to use manual entry? You can turn off Auto-cite from your School Admin account.

3. Creating citations with
Auto-Cite
Users can search for the source’s information, select the correct
source, verify the information matches and Create Citation.
Want to require students to use manual entry? You can turn off Auto-cite from your School Admin account.

4. Creating citations with
Manual Entry
EasyBib’s citation form makes it simple for users to create
citations and also offers help as needed.
Using Manual entry, user must
• select the correct medium tab
• fill in each field of the citation form
• click Create Citation.
LearnCite box appears as users move through the fields,
showing how the citation is being created and providing
additional help.

5. Adding Annotations to
Citations
Each citation form has an Add Annotation button, allowing users
to include annotations they want to show in their bibliography.
Click Add Annotations for the text box to appear. Information filled in here will show
up as part of the citation. Click Create Citation when finished.

6. Viewing a Bibliography
ListEach citation is saved and added to your bibliography list once
created. Citations automatically appear in alphabetical order. More
citations can be added directly from this view as well.