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Using "Course Reading List" Feature in Canvas

Add the Cite It! bookmarklet

Using Cite It!

The Cite it! button allows you to cite web sites, articles & books found on the web. To add Cite It! to your web browser:

  1. Click on the User Menu (which should look like a circle with your initials in it) located on the upper left-hand corner of your reading list
  2. Choose Cite It! from the menu
    User menu showing Cite It!
  3. Follow the prompt* on the screen to add Cite It!
    *The window that opens will demonstrate how to drag and drop the Cite It! button to your browser's bookmark bar.
    Cite It! Bookmarks bar
  4. You can use Cite It! anytime you come across an item you wish to add to your reading list while browsing the web. Once you've located a source, click on the Cite It! button in your browser
  5. Fill out the relevant citation information and choose which reading list to add the item to
    cite it browser button on NPR
  6. Select ADD & CLOSE to submit your citation and close the Cite It! window

Note: When using Cite It! it is helpful to be signed into Canvas and have your reading list open in another tab. This way you won't be prompted to sign-in to use Cite It! and you can verify the item was added successfully.