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RefWorks & EndNote: EndNote Getting Started
What is EndNote?
About EndNote
EndNote is a web-based citation management software that can be used to store, organize, and use citations. GCU provides access to EndNote Basic and Web of Science, which means that users will see Times Cited counts as well as links to Web of Science in your EndNote account.
EndNote requires you to create an account to access the program. Always log in to EndNote through the GCU Library website . GCU does not have access to your EndNote account, so if you forget your username or password, you will need to request your login information through EndNote.
Creating an Account
Create an EndNote Account
- Navigate to the library homepage at http://library.gcu.edu/ .
- Click on RefWorks & EndNote Web.
- Underneath the EndNote logo, click on Login or Sign up.
- You may be prompted to login with your GCU username & passwords to access the EndNote log in page.
- Once the EndNote log in page loads, click on Register .
- Enter your information in the form and click Register .
Adding References to EndNote
The Export tool is located different places in different databases. Examples for EBSCO and ProQuest are below, but in general look for:
- Export
- Save
- A link on the database provided citation tool
In EBSCO
- Locate the article you need.
- Click the article title to view the full record
- Click Exporton the Toolsmenu
- Choose the citation manager you are using: RefWorks, or EndNote or others.
- You will be prompted to login.
In ProQuest:
- Locate the article you need,
- Click on the title
- Click on All Options
- Choose EndNote under Citation Export
- Click Continue on the pop up menu.
- You will be prompted to login.
In Google Scholar:
- Locate the article you want to export.
- Click the "quotes" below the article
- Below the various citation styles, click on EndNote.
User Guides and Tutorials
- EndNote Quick Reference Guide This link opens in a new windowEndNote Online or Basic is the version offered at GCU.
- EndNote Online Help This link opens in a new windowA menu of links to various help topics for EndNote users.
- The EndNote Quick Start Guide This link opens in a new windowA quick start guide to EndNote. Note that GCU has access to EndNote Basic.
- EndNote Basic Guide This link opens in a new windowA user guide for EndNote Basic.
Creating a Bibliography in EndNote
Create a Bibliography
- Click on the Formattab in EndNote and select Bibliography.
- Select the location for the references you wish to include in the bibliography.
- Select the citation style for the bibliography.
- Select the file format.
- Click either Save, E-mail, or Preview & Print.
