Endnote X4 is bibliographic referencing software produced by the Thompson Scientific| company. It has two main functions
Data Storage
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Save references to any item you have used for research or teaching
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Single storage area for all references for easy access
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Quality control so that all instances of the same author, journal title or keyword as saved in a consistent format
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Ability to clump references together using the Groups feature-references can be assigned to more than one Group
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Ability to create Smart Groups using your own search criteria
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Ability to add keywords, course codes etc to aid filing
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Ability to add details of which databases you have used to find materials
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Prompts you to collect all the relevant information in one go-saving you from hunting around for 'lost' information at a later date
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Ability to use Endnote to connect to various databases so as to add information automatically
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Ability to import information from various database so as to add information quickly
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Endnote databases are called Libraries and have the file extension .enl e.g. Sample.enl
Working with Word
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Achieve consistency with automatic formatting
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Create documents using the Harvard Method, footnotes or numbering system)
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Create automatic bibliographies
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Create bibliographies by specific field such as author or course code-these can also be saved in html format for creating web pages
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Change formatting instantly to new styles
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Format in the correct style if you are submitting your work to a journal for publication
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Allows you to cite your work correctly, helping to avoid plagiarism
Accessing Endnote
You can access Endnote from any PC on the LSE network via the start button. Choose Start/Programs/Standard Applications/Bibliography.
Endnote version X4 is available on all Windows 7 build PCs in the School and via Remote Desktop. Windows XP machines will have an older version of Endnote
It is recommended that you use IT Services Remote Desk Top| access for access off campus