You have the ability to create multiple libraries, allowing you to keep the citations for different projects separate. It can store literally thousands of references and as many PDF’s as your computer’s memory can hold. The formatting and bibliographic features are excellent and can handle even the most complex documents. It is an extremely robust program that offers a hassle-free ‘Cite While You Write’ experience.
There is also a web based version of the software with fewer features called EndNote Web which can be synchronized with the desktop program.ĮndNote is ideal for users who are creating complex documents with a large number of citations.
The full version of EndNote is available as a desktop program. The program enables you to move seamlessly through your research process with flexible tools for searching, organizing and sharing your research, creating your bibliography and writing your paper. See also this Guide published by Clarivate Analytics.EndNote is usually considered the leading citation management software package. Change the email address you use to login to EndNote online through Options > Email Address. Please note: If you sign up to EndNote online using your University email address you will need to change this as this address will become invalid 12 months after graduation. You will see two expiration dates, one from the date you created your account and one from the last time you logged in from an authenticated IP address. Once logged in to EndNote Online you can check the status of your account through Options > Subscription.
If the University upgrades its version of EndNote, then EndNote online accounts are reactivated at the next sync (giving you 'premium' level access for 2 years from the upgrade date). To ensure you have 'premium' access for 1 year after graduating, you should either:Ĭreate an EndNote Online account through EndNote desktopĪuthenticate your EndNote online account just before you leave.Īll students and staff members have access to a 'premium' level EndNote online account for 2 years from the date of creating their account through EndNote desktop. This means you will have reduced storage capacity and limited access to styles. When this expires, your EndNote Online account will revert to an EndNote Basic account (the 'basic' version). You can retain 'premium' level access for up to one year after graduating. There are two versions of EndNote Online: 'premium' and 'basic'. However, you will still be able to use EndNote Online. If you leave the University your access to EndNote desktop will cease. We would however recommend un-installing anything older than X9.ĮndNote software access after leaving UWA Unlike previous versions, it’s not necessary to uninstall your prior X9 version before installing V20. You will need to use this copy of your library going forward. Note: If you have a prior version of EndNote, a copy of your library will be made to make it compatible with V20. Go back and check that the “License.dat” file is in the same folder.
Tip: If during installation you are asked to type in a license key number the installation has been actioned incorrectly. Make sure all applications are closed, especially MS Word, when you run the installation.msi installer package making sure the “License.dat” file is in the same folder as shown above. Read the ‘Install Notes’ file for guidance on installation and updating of styles.Unzip this and copy all of the content to a new temporary folder within the main document folder area on your PC.A zipped installation package will be in your PC download folder.Accept the licenses agreement to proceed to download.Download the installation package from the UWA Software site, logging in using your student Pheme.These are general instructions for a Windows installation but will be similar for a Mac environment. View the STYLEs Tab for further information or see the notes with the installation package. If you need to use either AGLC or Vancouver (Citing Medicine) referencing styles you will need to add these post-installation. You will need to have MS Word installed prior to running the EndNote installation and make sure that the Word program is not running at the time. There are different installation packages for Windows and Mac devices.ĮndNote works together with MS Word to allow you to Cite While you Write.
Students will find the installation packages for EndNote V20.2 are available from the UWA Software Download site.