Politics and International Studies: EndNote

Download and Installation Steps:

• Go to the UNIZULU library website.
• Navigate to Research Support Tool then click the EndNote link
• Download the installer
• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions

Creating an EndNote Library

• Step-by-Step: 
• After installation, open EndNote
• Go to File → New.
• Name your library and choose where to save it.
• Click Save to create "My EndNote Library"

• Manual Entry:
• Click References → New Reference.
• Select the reference type (e.g., book, journal article, etc.).
• Manually enter the details (author, title, year, etc.).
• Click Save.
• Importing from Databases:

Search databases like Web of Science, or Google Scholar.

• Export references in RIS, BibTeX, or EndNote format.
• In EndNote, click File → Import → File to bring them in.

Using Online Search

• Direct Search: EndNote allows you to search databases directly within the software.
  1. Go to Online Search from the toolbar.
  2. Choose a database (e.g., JStore, Web of Science).
  3. Enter your search query and import relevant references directly.

Citing in Microsoft Word (Cite While You Write)

Install the Plugin:

• ​​​​​​​Automatically installed with EndNote; if not, go to Tools → Install Cite While You Write.
• Inserting Citations:
• Open your Word document.
• Go to the EndNote toolbar in Word.
• Click Insert Citation and select a reference from your EndNote library.
• Formatting Bibliographies:
• Choose from various citation styles (APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.).
• Go to Bibliography → Style and select your preferred format.

Customizing Citation Styles

Using Existing Styles:

• Over 6,000 citation styles are available.
• Go to Edit → Output Styles → Open Style Manager.
• Choose a style and apply it.
• Creating Custom Styles:
• Go to Edit → Output Styles → New Style.
• Modify fields like punctuation, formatting, and bibliography order.

Collaboration in EndNote

1. Syncing with EndNote Online:

• Create an EndNote online account.
• Go to Edit → Preferences → Sync.
• Sync your desktop library with your online account.

Sharing Libraries:​​​​​​​

• Go to File → Share.
• Invite collaborators via email to access your library.
• Use EndNote Online for real-time collaboration.

Organizing References

Creating Groups:

• Go to Groups → Create Group.
• Name your group (e.g., Chapter 1, Research Topic).
• Drag and drop references into your group
• Smart Groups: Automatically filter references into a group based on keywords or criteria.
• Go to Groups → Create Smart Group and set rules.
•  Managing PDFs
• Attaching PDFs:
• Drag and drop a PDF directly into a reference.
• Or, right-click on a reference and choose Attach File.
• Annotating PDFs:
• Open the PDF within EndNote.
• Use the built-in tools to highlight text or add notes for future reference.