Search for citation in Note

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Step 1: Open your note

1. Navigate to the Notes sidebar or your Library
2. Click on the note you want to add citations to
3. The note opens in the editor

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Step 2: Select text for citation

1. Click and drag to highlight the statement or claim
2. The floating menu appears automatically
3. Look for the Cite option in the menu

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Step 3: Click the Cite button

1. Click Cite in the floating menu
2. The citation panel opens on the right
3. The panel stays active, allowing you to cite multiple sections

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Citation panel features:

• Search tabs: Toggle between Library and Internet sources
• Pin option: Keep the panel open for multiple citations
• Smart search: Automatically searches based on your selected text

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Step 4: Search for supporting sources

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Search your Library

• Searches through all documents in your Anara library
• Finds relevant passages from your imported papers
• Perfect for citing sources you’ve already collected

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Search the Internet

• Searches academic databases and web sources
• Finds research papers, books, and credible websites
• Expands your citation options beyond your library

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Refining your search:

1. The initial search uses your selected text
2. Modify the search query for different results
3. Use specific keywords or author names
4. Filter by publication date or source type

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Step 5: Select and insert citations

1. Browse results: Each shows title, authors, and relevant excerpt
2. Preview sources: Click to see more context
3. Select citations: Click the + button to add
4. Multiple citations: Add several sources for the same text

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What happens when you add a citation:

• In-text citation appears in your chosen style (APA, MLA, etc.)
• Full reference is added to your bibliography
• Citation links to the source for verification

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Step 6: Manage citation styles

1. Go to Settings → Citation Style
2. Choose from supported styles:
   • APA (7th edition)
   • MLA (9th edition)
   • Chicago
   • Harvard
   • IEEE
   • And more…
3. Changes apply to all new citations

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Advanced citation features

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Pinned citation panel

1. Click the pin icon in the citation panel
2. The panel stays open as you move through your document
3. Select different text sections and add citations quickly
4. Unpin when finished

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Semantic citation matching

• Finds sources that support your argument
• Identifies related research from different fields
• Suggests citations you might have missed
• Validates claims against academic literature

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Batch citations

1. Pin the citation panel
2. Work through your document systematically
3. Add citations to each claim or statement
4. Build a comprehensive bibliography as you go

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Tips for effective citations

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Writing practices

• Cite as you write: Don’t wait until the end
• Over-cite initially: You can always remove excess
• Paraphrase properly: Avoid over-relying on quotes
• Check relevance: Ensure citations truly support your point

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Search strategies

• Use multiple terms: Try different phrasings
• Check both sources: Library and Internet
• Verify credibility: Especially for web sources
• Update searches: New research publishes constantly

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Organization tips

• Group similar citations: For stronger arguments
• Note contradictions: When sources disagree
• Track primary sources: Not just reviews
• Save search queries: For future reference

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Export with citations

1. Click Export in the editor
2. Choose your format:
   • Word (.docx) - Preserves citations and formatting
   • PDF - For final submission
   • Markdown - For technical documents
3. Citations export correctly in your chosen style

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Common use cases

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Research papers

• Support every major claim
• Build comprehensive literature reviews
• Maintain academic standards

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Essay writing

• Back up arguments with evidence
• Show breadth of reading
• Demonstrate critical thinking

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Note consolidation

• Connect ideas across sources
• Create synthesis documents
• Build knowledge networks

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Next steps

• Using agents to find sources
• Organizing research for easy citation
• Importing documents to expand your citation library