Citing, referencing and reference management: EndNote

EndNote is Queen's University's new reference management software. It replaces RefWorks as the university's supported bibliographic management solution.

EndNote offers similar functionality to RefWorks. In addition, it is capable of managing a large volume of references more efficiently.

Using EndNote you can:

• build a personal database of references imported from catalogues, research databases and other sources
• organise references into groups
• manage large volumes of references required for systematic reviews
• share references with other Endnote users
• cite references when writing a paper using the Cite While You Write (CWYW) add-in for MSWord and other wordprocessing software
• automatically format your paper and bibliography

EndNote has both a desktop and an online component. You can install the desktop application on up to three personal laptops or PCs and sync it with the online version. Further information and links to user guides are available below.

Already using RefWorks?

You can easily transfer your references from RefWorks to EndNote. Detailed information is available on the RefWorks tab of this guide.

Please note: Depending on the version of RefWorks you are using it may not be possible to change Word documents to EndNote, if you have already inserted references with RefWorks. Therefore, we advise existing RefWorks users - especially those who have started writing a thesis or extended work - to complete the document using RefWorks.

If you are currently using RefWorks and you are not sure whether to switch to EndNote now, your subject librarian may be able to advise.