What Information Should I Include?
To make sure your citation is clear, try to include these five things:
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The Author’s Name: Their full name (if you can see it).
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Their Username: Their specific Annotator screen name.
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The Date: When the note was written.
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The Note Content: Use the first 20 words of the note.
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The Link: The specific web address for that note.
How to get the link: Look at the bottom-right corner of the note card and click the Share icon. This will give you a “Direct Link” you can copy.
Examples of How to Format It
Depending on the style your teacher or editor prefers, here is how you can set it up:
Chicago Style
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The Pattern: Last Name, First Name (Username). Year. “First 20 words.” Annotator note, Month Day, Year. URL.
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Example: Smith, Jane (jsmith22). 2026. “This paragraph perfectly explains why the atmosphere traps heat near the surface.” Annotator note, January 15, 2026. https://ann.is/sample-link
APA Style
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The Pattern: Author Last Name, First Initial. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). First 20 words [note]. Annotator. URL.
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Example: Smith, J. [jsmith22] (2026, January 15). This paragraph perfectly explains why the atmosphere traps heat near the surface [note]. Annotator. https://ann.is/sample-link