An Introduction to EndNote X7 and its functions

Transcript

hello this tutorial is an introduction to endnote I am using endnote version X 7.5.3 for an Apple Mac but most of the functionality I'm showing in this tutorial is equally applicable to previous versions of endnote X7 as well as those versions for Windows operating system endnote is a fully functional bibliographic database and referencing system n... Read More

Key Insights

• ✍️ Endnote is a powerful tool for organizing and managing references for academic or scientific writing projects.
• 👻 It allows users to search for references online and import them directly into their database.
• 👂 The integration with Microsoft Office applications streamlines the process of inserting citations and creating reference lists.
• 👥 Endnote offers features such as grouping references by project, attaching PDFs to references, and finding full-text versions of articles.
• 👹 The interface of Endnote consists of different panes, including the "My Library" pane, reference list pane, and information pane.
• 👶 The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on creating a new library, entering references manually, and searching for references online.
• 👥 Users can create groups within their library to classify references according to different projects or writing tasks.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do you use EndNote X7 to create a library and add references?

Choose File, close the current library if necessary, select New Library, and give the library a name, such as “demo.” You can then add references manually through References > New Reference or search an online database such as PubMed and copy selected results into the local library.

Q: What is EndNote X7 used for?

EndNote X7 is a bibliographic database and referencing system. Its standalone application can search, categorize, filter, and sort references from online and local databases, while its Microsoft Office plugins support citations, reference lists, and bibliographies.

Q: Which EndNote version and operating system does the tutorial use?

The tutorial uses EndNote X7.5.3 on an Apple Mac. The presenter says that most of the demonstrated functionality also applies to previous EndNote X7 versions and versions for Windows.

Q: How do you create a new EndNote library?

Open the File menu, close the existing library, and then choose New Library. In the demonstration, the new library is named “demo” and initially contains no references.

Q: What are the main panes in the EndNote interface?

The My Library pane provides access to filters, groups, and other functions, while the central pane displays the reference list. The pane on the right shows information about the selected reference, including details such as its abstract, and can display PDFs or other attachments.

Q: How can references be entered manually in EndNote X7?

Click the new-reference icon or choose References > New Reference, then select the appropriate reference type. A journal article can include the author, year, title, journal, volume, and issue, while a magazine article uses fields suited to that format; manual entry is practical when adding one or two references from paperwork.

Q: How do you search PubMed from EndNote X7?

Switch to online search mode, select PubMed from the available sources, and enter search fields such as author, year, and title. The demonstration searches for Clark, 2007, and “heart,” then narrows the author to “Clark, J,” producing three results.

Q: What do EndNote’s local, online, and integrated search modes do?

Local library mode displays the references stored in your own library. Online search mode creates a temporary library from online results, while integrated library mode shows both the local and online libraries.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Endnote is a bibliographic database and referencing system that allows users to search, categorize, and sort references from online and local databases.

• It includes plugins for Microsoft Office applications, enabling users to insert references and citations and automatically create reference lists and bibliographies.

• The tutorial covers the basic application of Endnote, including creating a new library, entering references manually, and searching for references online.