Formatting your references using EndNote 20 desktop
In this post we will explore the various features of EndNote that support the formatting of references in your writing including changing your referencing style and producing your reference list.
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Introduction
Reference management tools enable you to collect, store, organise and format your references in one place. They allow you to produce bibliographies easily, in a variety of referencing styles.
Once you have collected and organised your references you can start using them. In this post we will explore how you can use formatting options in EndNote 20 desktop to insert citations, edit references and change your referencing style.
Tip: If you are unfamiliar with referencing or what you need to reference, you may find it useful to complete the ‘Getting started with referencing’ online tutorial before reading this post.
The University of Manchester has a site licence for EndNote desktop which is installed on all campus PC clusters. EndNote desktop can also be used in conjunction with EndNote online which is a free web based version.
Changing your referencing style
There are many reasons why you might need to change referencing styles, especially if you are submitting papers to multiple periodicals or organisations which can have different style guidelines.
Watch this video to find out how to quickly switch between referencing styles directly from word and within EndNote 20 desktop:
Inserting Citations using the ‘Cite While You Write’ plugin
EndNote has a plugin for Microsoft Word called ‘Cite While You Write’. This tool allows you to automatically insert citations and reference lists directly into your work as you write. The plug-in is installed on all University cluster PCs. To use it off campus, you’ll need to install it via the EndNote website.
Watch this short video to find out how you can insert your citations from EndNote whilst working in word:
Editing your citations
Working with your citations is faster and easier when using EndNote. In this video we show you how to delete a citation. This won’t affect your reference library and will automatically be updated within your bibliography as shown later in this post.
Watch this short video to find out how you can edit your citations in EndNote desktop:
Inserting a footnote
If your referencing style requires you to insert a footnote in your word document you can use EndNote desktop.
Watch this video to find out how to add footnotes to your word documents from EndNote:
Producing a reference list
One of the best features of EndNote is the option to quickly generate your reference list for all the citations in your document.
Watch this video to find out how to produce a reference list using EndNote desktop:
Syncing your EndNote desktop and online libraries
If you use a combination of EndNote desktop and EndNote online it is important to know how to keep your libraries synced.
Watch this short video to find out how to sync your EndNote libraries:
Summary
In this post we have covered how to format your references in EndNote desktop. You can find further support for referencing and using EndNote software at the end of this post.
