1. Welcome to the South Online Library Using EasyBib - to take notes from sources and create an outline Julie Vignoul, Teacher-Librarian

2. EasyBib You have already learned: To use EasyBib to make citations To use library databases to find information How to cite your sources using EasyBib How to make a Works Cited page in MLA style

3. Using EasyBib notebook Keeps your notes and citations connected Lets you cut and paste information, paraphrase information and organize by color or topic Can create an outline and re-organize your sub-topics in logical sequence

4. Open your EasyBib account From the My Projects page OR from within your Bibliography access Notebook

5. Make a new note

6. Title your note: what is the sub-topic? Must have a citation made BEFORE you can attach it to your note. This may seem backwards, but it’s best to collect citation information FIRST Cut and paste information Paraphrase the information Add your own comment to link this with other information Color code it: Organize

7. Attach correct source to the note

8. Move thumbnails around

9. Make an outline in EasyBib notebook Drag notes to the right hand side of notebook. Organize sub-topics

10. Print outline ‘Print’ button: a new tab opens with your outline Copy and paste the outline into a Google Doc or Word file.

11. Linking EasyBib to a Google Doc Once you have chosen the PAPER link, follow the steps onscreen to link your paper to your GoogleDocs

12. Make Works Cited page From Bibliography view EXPORT to Google Docs, Word, Pages, or Open Office etc.) Your Works Cited page will be downloaded (if using a document software) Print it