1. EndNote X2 Training Materials
Basic Workshop
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2. EndNote X2 Training Materials
Objective
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To Learn to use EndNote software to manage references and easily insert / format citations, create bibliographies in your publication
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What is
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A software that:
stores and organizes references found from many sources
inserts these citations into a Word document, and
automatically format your references according to a predefined citation style
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4. Flow Process in EndNote
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Flow Process in EndNote
Search and save
References (eg. PubMed, Web of Science)
Import
Export
Microsoft Word
“Cite While You Write”
JAMA / Vancouver citation style
Other citation styles
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5. 5 Steps to Import Citations into your research paper
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Install EndNote on your PC/Laptop
Create an EndNote Library
Collect References and Import into EndNote
Insert (Cite) the References in Microsoft Word
Change Reference (Citation) Style
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6. Step 1: Install EndNote on PC/Laptop
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Login to NUSNET on NUS campus (login via WebVPN for off-campus)
Click on to install the Software Catalogue Client 1.2
In your PC, go to Start -- > All Programs  Software Catalogue  Click on Software Catalogue Client 1.2
A window opens, entitled Software Catalogue.
On the left, under Software Category, click on Specialised Applications
Click on EndNote X3 to install
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7. Step 2 : Create an EndNote Library
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Open EndNote.
Click on File  New... to create a new EndNote Library.
Enter a filename.
Click Save.
Now that we’ve installed, create a Library or new database to store your citations
Top-icons for common functions such as import references
Left panel window – is where you would create sub-folders, search free databases directly within EN
Righ panel window is where all your references would be listed.
Preview window: shows a preview of each reference highlighted
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8. Step 3 : Collect References/Citations
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Method 1: Search in databases and export citations (PubMed)
Method 2: Search PubMed directly in EndNote
Method 3 : Manually enter a Reference
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Step 3 : Collect References/Citations Method 1 Search in databases and export citations
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Perform search in PubMed
Mark references to be saved
From the Display drop-down menu, select MEDLINE.
From the Send to drop-down menu, select File.
Save the file as a .txt file
Keywords: real time pcr and fatty acids
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10. Method 1 Con’d: Import into EndNote
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Open an EndNote library previously created.
To import references, click on A dialogue box “Import” appears:
Import data file: Browse for the saved file from PubMed
Import option : Click Other filters. Look for the database name PubMed (NLM). Click Choose.
Click Import. The references will appear in your active EndNote Library.
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Step 3 : Collect References/Citations Method 2: Search PubMed directly in EndNote
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Valid only for Freely Available Databases
This Method good for Known Citations
In an EndNote Library, under Online Search on the left, click on PubMed (NLM).
Enter keyword in search box
Retrieved records from 1 through XX. Enter the desired number for XX.
All records (relevant?) will be saved into EndNote
Also search NUS catalogue
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Step 3 : Collect References/Citations Method 3: Manually Create a Reference in EndNote
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Useful for working papers / manuscripts which are not found in databases
In an EndNote Library, at the top, click on ReferencesNew Reference
Under Reference Type:, click on the drop-down menu and select accordingly (eg. Web Page)
Enter information such as author, year, title
Simply click on X (close the window) and the reference will be saved
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13. EndNote X2 Training Materials
Other Features
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Remove Duplicates
In an EndNote Library, click References on the menu bar Find Duplicates
Organise References into Groups (or folders)
Highlight a reference in EndNote Library
Right – Click Add References To  Create Custom Group…
Type a group name. Enter.
Auto-Filtering with Smart Groups
Compress a Library and to Colleague
Direct Links to Web of Science via Library Proxy
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14. CWYW Toolbar in Microsoft Word

15. Step 4: Insert References in Word (Cite While You Write)
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Step 4: Insert References in Word (Cite While You Write)
In an EndNote library, highlight a reference.
In Microsoft Word, place cursor at insertion point.
Look for the EndNote toolbar:
For Word 2003, click on 4th button Insert Selected Citation(s)
For Word 2007, click on the button Insert Citation. Click Insert Selected Citation(s).
The reference is inserted.
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16. Step 5: Change Reference Style
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Step 5: Change Reference Style
In Microsoft Word, look for the EndNote toolbar:
For Word 2003 & below, click on the 3rd button Format Bibliography.
For Word 2007, go to Style:  Select another style
Under With output style, click Browse...
Select the desired journal style. Eg. JAMA
The references are now re-formatted.
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Other CWYW Features
Customize Citations
Edit Citation(s)
Use this command to make any changes inside a citation, such as adding page numbers or removing author names from author-date citations.
Edit Library
Reference(s)
This command allows
you to quickly access
the specific record for
any selected citation.
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Other CWYW Features
Additional CWYW Features
Insert Note
Use this command to insert explanatory notes to be numbered as though they were bibliography entries, and then placed in the bibliography.
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Other CWYW Features
Additional CWYW Features
Unformat Citation(s)
This command will remove the formatted bibliography and citations and replace all citations with plain-text placeholders that EndNote can match to library records to create formatted citations. This command is commonly used when moving documents between word-processing programs.
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Other CWYW Features
Additional CWYW Features
Remove Field Codes
This command will create a second copy of the document with all EndNote field coding removed (you can generally recognize field codes such as formatted EndNote citations by their turning grey when you select them in Word). It is used when sending documents to a publisher because the field coding used for EndNote citations can sometimes cause problems for publishers’ page layout programs.
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Other CWYW Features
Additional CWYW Features
Export Traveling Library
EndNote creates a hidden “traveling” library containing only the references used in each paper. This traveling library is part of the coded information contained in each citation. Use this command to export the references (exclude Notes, Abstract, Figure & Caption) in this traveling library to a regular EndNote library.
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22. EndNote X2 Training Materials
EndNote vs EndNote Web
Features
EndNote
EndNote Web
Advantages
Work on references and cite independent of Web – less processing time
Web-based : longer processing & connection time
Full install on computer. No expiry.
Account expires if you leave NUS
Stores unlimited no. of references
Max. 10,000 references only
Store full-text (eg. PDF, sound files)
Unable to store full-text
Disadvantages
References stored on local computer. Needs to save and move references to another computer.
Can work on references anywhere with Internet (renew account every 12 months via NUSNET)
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Help or
LION – How to Use EndNote
LION – How to Use EndNote Web
EndNote X3 Getting Started Guide
EndNote X3 Tutorial
- View Online or Download
EndNote FAQs
EndNote Discussion Forum
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More Info!
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Medical / Science Library or
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