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Quick-Start Guide for the New QuickSearch User Interface

Creating Projects in QuickSearch

The new QuickSearch interface includes "Projects," which replace the traditional folders. Projects enable you to collect and organize the items you find while searching. For example, if you're working on multiple research projects, you can create a separate Project for each topic to store relevant articles.

To create a Project:

Projects link in left column

1. Click the Plus button.

Plus (+) button in Projects view of the dashboard

2. Enter a Name for your Project, choose a Due Date (optional), and click the Create button.

Adding a new project window

3. Your newly added Project is displayed in the list.

New project displayed in Dashboard

Adding items to Projects

Once your project is created you can begin adding your research items to it.

To add items to a Project:

1. Click the Menu icon and select Add to project.

Add to project option displayed on EDS result list

2. Select an existing Project from the drop-down menu or click New project to create a new one.

Add to project window displayed

3. Click Add Now.

Add now button displayed on Add to project window