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How to Use EndNote

This guide will help you learn how to use EndNote

Getting Help with EndNote

EndNote Technical Support is available 24/7
Note there may be extended wait times on Saturday and Sunday due to decreased staffing:
By phone: +1-800-336-4474
Press 2, Press 2 (Research Solutions), Press 1 (Research Solutions), Press 1 for Endnote Chat, Online Form or email

 

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EndNote is available at a discount to all Wayne State University students, faculty and staff from C&IT. Go to Download Endnote on this guide to purchase and download EndNote.

Direct Export of References/Import to EndNote

Most library databases and Google Scholar support Direct Export of citations from the database to import to EndNote. 

General Direct Export Instructions:

  • Open the EndNote Library where you want to store your references.
  • Select or mark desired references in your Database Search results
  • Click any option that indicates you want to Download or Export those references (terminology varies by vendor or database).
  • Select the EndNote format when prompted.
  • Click Download, Export, Send, etc. (terminology varies by vendor or database).
  • In pop-up box, click Open, and then click Okay
  • References will be exported to your EndNote Library

Click here for export instructions for specific databases

Also check the FAQ page for instructions for specific databases