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EasyBib (Chrome Extension)
Integration Ideas:
can be used to create
citations and a
bibliography for research
assignments
sources and citations can
be shared with others who
are collaborating on an
assignment
educators can check
credibility of websites used
in lessons or assignments
Introduction:
EasyBib for the Chrome web
browser is an extension that
supports referencing. The
referencing toolbar quickly
generates a citation. The
citation can be created in
many formats, such as MLA,
Chicago, and APA. It also
examines the credibility of the
website you are citing.
Task Challenge/Activity
open the Chrome web browser on your computer/laptop
install the EasyBib extension through the Chrome Web Store
once installed, EasyBib’s extension icon will appear next to the
web address bar in the upper right corner of the Chrome web
browser
go to a website of your choice
o for example, https://www.ancient.eu/Roman_Architecture/
once the page has loaded, click the EasyBib extension icon next to the
address bar
a pop-up menu will appear (feel free register/login for the ability to
save and share citations/bibliographies)
on the menu, you are able to create a citation or view bibliography
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once you select “Cite on EasyBib,” another webpage and window will open with pre-populated
information in the boxes (feel free to add or change any information)
once the boxes are accurate and complete, scroll down and select the “Create Citation” button
at the bottom of the page
the page will show several options: to create a new citation in a different format (MLA,
Chicago, APA, etc) and source (website, book, video/film, journal, etc)
your citation appears towards the bottom of the page and you may edit it or copy & paste it
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you can continue to scroll down and save your citation, share it, or export it (note: you need to be logged
in order to save)
you can also create a new citation, and it is able to generate a bibliography
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if you log in (after registering for an account), you have access to the page below that stores your projects
and projects shared with you
note: EasyBib is also available as an add-on for Google Docs
(https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/easybib-bibliography-
crea/dnhomniofbmbomomggjpkakilbbgfkhc?hl=en)
o it easily generates a bibliography for a research paper in Google Docs
What If I Want to Know More?
Here are some web-based resources that might help you learn even more about the EasyBib extension:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOL43ggmivs
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/easybib-bibliography-crea/dnhomniofbmbomomggjpkakilbbgfkhc?hl=en
http://www.easybib.com/