Getting started with EndNote
EndNote is a fantastic software for managing references and citing. Among other things, the software can import sources from databases and comes with many referencing styles. It is the perfect tool for extensive research projects or literature reviews.
The library recommends EndNote for researchers, HDR students and research administrators. If you are an undergraduate, we strongly recommend you start by reviewing the Deakin Guide to Referencing. It will save you a lot of time to learn how to reference before attempting to use reference management software.
EndNote is available to students, researchers and staff
- Students can access it from the Deakin Software Library.
- Staff can access it from the Self Service/Software Centre on their Deakin-managed computers.
Ways to use EndNote
Here are some ways you can use EndNote:
- Building and organising your reference library – import references directly from library databases, manually add sources, and organise into folders by topic, project, or chapter with tags and annotations
- Streamlining the citation process – insert citations directly into Word or Google Docs, automatically generate formatted bibliographies, and switch between referencing styles (Harvard, APA, Chicago) instantly
- Collaborating with others – share reference libraries with research team members to avoid duplication on group projects
- Managing large-scale research – handle hundreds or thousands of references, search and filter quickly, and identify duplicate entries to keep your database clean
If you think EndNote is right for you, check out the library’s EndNote guide. It has information about the latest updates, helpful videos and heaps of step-by-step instructions. Work your way through each tab of the guide, and you will be citing with ease and accuracy in no time!