EndNote can help you organize references while you research.EndNote can be used to put ready-made citations and bibliographies into your papers once you've imported a list of references into the program.Your reference lists can be shared with friends and colleagues.The online-only (EndNote Basic) system is free for all users, even though the download version is a bit pricey.
Step 1: You can use the online search tab to import citations.
You can use this to search through the databases that are linked to EndNote.This is the easiest way to find citations.The button for online search can be found in the Desktop version.For EndNote Basic, there is a tab labeled "Collect." The leftmost option is "Online Search."
Step 2: Begin your search by selecting a database.
The drop-down menu can be used to pick a database.You need to fill in your search terms.The title of the piece and the author can be used to find a specific citation.You might want to do a general search for references.EndNote Basic only gives you a few database search options.EndNote has a lot of database search options.
Step 3: You can add citations to a group.
Look through the boxes of the ones you want to save to your library once you get the results.Click the "Copy to Local Library" button for EndNote Desktop.For EndNote Basic, you can choose which group you want to save citations to.You can either make a new group or add references to a current group by navigating to your local library.There is a temporary list called "Copied References".If you don't save your references to a group, they will go to an unfiled folder.
Step 4: You can export references from databases during your searches.
You can export citations from your websites to EndNote from many databases.When you've found citations that you want to save, check the boxes and look for an "Export" or "Send To" button.For both Basic and Desktop, you can click on "Citation Manager," "EndNote" or "Direct Export."If you're doing research in one database, this is a good option.Each database has its own links for exporting citations.Look for something that talks about exporting or sending.The option to export mentions citations or EndNote once you've clicked that link.It's best to use a browser.Direct export to both Mac and Windows versions of EndNote is supported by this browser.
Step 5: Once the references have been exported, import them as files.
You can export a file to your computer with the direct export option.Click on "Collect" and "Import References" to import that file into EndNote.If your reference isn't from one of EndNote's popular databases, you'll need to choose a file type.Pick which group you want the citation to go to.The citations will be transferred to your library if you have EndNote Desktop.When the file is downloaded, you just need to open it with EndNote.
Step 6: If the formatting doesn't translate, manually enter references.
Sometimes you'd like to add your own citation to your EndNote library.You can do that as well.Click the "New Reference" button on your toolbar if you want to use Basic users.In the blank boxes, enter all the information you need for a complete citation.
Step 7: Attach files or search for them to link PDFs to citations.
If you already have PDF copies of articles on your computer, you can link them to the EndNote citation by clicking on the little paper clip under the reference.If you have the Desktop version of EndNote, you can click on the button to find full text.EndNote will link the files to your citations if it finds them.
Step 8: If you have basic, add the Cite While You Write to Word.
Go to the Downloads tab.Click on whichever version of Cite While You Write is compatible with your operating system.EndNote will be added to the top of your Word documents.It will be added to Word when you download EndNote Desktop.You need Microsoft Word to use this feature.CWYW can be used on Apple Pages and Wolfram Mathematica 8 if you have the latest version of EndNote Desktop.EndNote has plug-ins for these programs.
Step 9: If you want to add the citation, place your mouse over it.
Make sure your computer blinks in the spot you want it to.Click on the EndNote menu tab in the Word to go to it.You will be able to access your EndNote library with this.Press "Insert" for Wolfram Mathematica 8.The pilcrow symbol looks like a backwards "P" and you can choose "EndNote Citation" for Apple Pages.
Step 10: Pick the citation you want to add.
Click the empty boxes next to them to select the reference you want to add.The references will be sent to your Word document.EndNote will show you a citation at the end of your document.To add a reference to Wolfram Mathematica 8, click on the reference you want to add.To insert more than one reference at a time, hold down the control button.For Apple Pages, select the reference you'd like to add from the list that will come up.
Step 11: If you need to, change the style of the citations.
You need your citations to be in Chicago if they are appearing in MLA.The small box at the bottom of the toolbar is where you can find the bibliography group.The style options will be brought up in a drop-down menu.Click "OK" if you want to re-format your citations.You can change the citation style in Wolfram Mathematica 8 from the drop-down menu.Next, click 'Bibliography Format' and choose which citation style you prefer.
Step 12: You can add page numbers using the button.
If you want to modify the citation, highlight it.Add the pages you'd like to cite to the field in the box that pops up on your screen.These will be generated in your citation.Add page numbers when you're writing the citation for Apple Pages.
Step 13: If you need to, make your own bibliographies.
Pick the format and style of bibliography you want in Basic.To make a list that can be sent or printed, hit the "Format" and "Export References" buttons.You can paste selected citations for desktop users.Pick multiple references by holding down the control button, then choose "Copy Formatted" in the "Edit" menu.You can open a new document and paste it in.EndNote Basic will create a text file.Save the list to your computer if you want it to be compatible with Word, Pages, or Wolfram Mathematica.If EndNote adds a citation to your paper, you might want to create a separate bibliography document or even an annotated one.
Step 14: Check citations and bibliographies for errors.
EndNote will definitely cut down on your workload, but it's not perfect.It can make mistakes.If you want to avoid looking sloppy or lazy, read through each citation and reference in your bibliography.Before you finish your paper, make sure you clean up any strange symbols or formatting issues.
Step 15: If you're using Desktop, you can click the sync button.
Access to your EndNote online library is required in order to share references.Basic users don't need to worry about keeping up with everything.If you haven't set up an EndNote online account yet, you need to do it now.You can sign up for EndNote using the email address of your choice after the sync button brings up a pop-up window.
Step 16: You can organize my groups by clicking on the tab.
Go to your groups once you've found your online account.If they're in groups, they can only be shared.
Step 17: Click the empty box.
The sharing option is represented by a tiny box.You can enter the email address of the person you want to share with once you've clicked on it.Someone uses an email address to log into their EndNote online account.If your colleague does not have an EndNote account, you can't share your group with them.If you want to share the group with more than one user, you can use multiple email addresses.You can use the saved emails to share the group if you have them on your computer.
Step 18: Allow your group to be edited.
The people you've shared the group with can use the list to generate citations and bibliographies if you select "Read and Write."EndNote users can just view the list with the "Read Only" option.There is a book-and-pencil icon next to the groups that have been shared with you.
Step 19: Hit to finish the sharing.
Once you've decided which users you want to share the group with, click the "Apply" button.Your group is being shared.The groups that you've shared will have a people icon next to them in your list of groups.Any file attachment you have linked to your citations will not be shared.
Step 20: Under groups shared by others, look for groups.
Groups that are sent to you are different from groups you've created.Underneath your current list of self-generated references, look for a new list.
Step 21: EndNote Basic is a limited version.
To get EndNote Basic, all you have to do is go to endnote.com/product-details/basic and click on "create a free account." It will prompt you to make an online account using a valid email.To verify the account, you'll need to access that email account.Unless you're a professional researcher or academic, EndNote Basic should suffice.It can format citations in 21 styles, and it can directly search within 4 popular databases.Up to 50,000 references can be saved in your online library.EndNote Basic has less storage, less database search options, and less citation styles than the Desktop version.
Step 22: EndNote Basic can be accessed with your Web of Science subscription.
This account is likely accessible through your library or institution's website if you're a student, academic, or government worker.You will have access to more databases if you sign up for EndNote Basic through this account.Click on the EndNote tab to go to the Web of Science.Click on "Register" and follow the instructions to create your account.You can have unlimited storage for references with an integrated Web of Science account.If you don't know if you have access to Web of Science, contact your institution.
Step 23: EndNote Desktop has the most recent version available.
You can buy at http://endnote.com.If you already own an older version of EndNote, it will cost about $100 to upgrade to the newest version.If you purchase the newest version on its own, you'll pay between $250 and $300 for a disk copy.EndNote Desktop gives you unlimited storage, the ability to search over 6,000 databases for references, and access to thousands of citation styles.EndNote is compatible with both operating systems.It's important to buy the right version.There are student pricing options for EndNote.You can only make this purchase at the bookstore.
Step 24: You can create a new EndNote library.
You don't need more than one library for your references.Click "File" and then "New" to start.New groups can be made to sort references for different projects.When you create an EndNote library, you'll see two files in whichever folder you choose to save it in on your computer.The actual library file should not be deleted or merged with the data file.The data file has a folder icon, and the other has an EndNote icon.You should save your EndNote library to a folder on your computer.