This document provides an overview of how to use EndNote X2 for creating bibliographies and citing references in papers. It outlines how to create an EndNote library, import references from databases and manually, select a citation style, and insert citations into a paper using Cite While You Write in Microsoft Word. Users are directed to online tutorials and librarians for additional help with EndNote.

1. EndNote X2 Online Tutorial
Lamson Library and Learning Commons
Anne Kulig, Outreach Librarian
Aaron Treadwell, Psychology Major

2. Creating an Endnote Library
• Open Endnote X2 by going to Start>All
Programs>Applications>Endnote>Endnote
Program.
• Choose a name for your library or use the
default My Endnote Library.
• It is recommended that you save your library
to your M: Drive.

4. Exporting/Importing Articles using the
Internet Explorer Browser
• Select the database you wish to use.
• Perform your search; select the articles you wish
to export by clicking Add to folder.
• Click on Folder view and select the articles to
export by checking the box next to the article.
• Click on Direct Export to Endnote, ProCite, or
Reference Manager.
• On Internet Explorer, click on Allow so content
may be opened. References will appear in your
Endnote library

11. Exporting/Importing Articles using the
Firefox Browser
• Follow the same procedure for selecting
articles, adding them to your folder and
exporting.
• You will be asked to either open the file or
save. Click on Save and select your M:Drive.
• Default name will be delivery. You may need
to add the .ris extension.
• In Endnote, click on the Import button.

17. Adding References to Endnote
Manually
• Open the Endnote program and click on the
Add References icon.
• Select the type of reference you will be adding
(i.e. journal article) using the pull down menu.
• Fill in the fields on the screen. All fields do not
need to be filled. Multiple authors need to be
on their own lines.
• Click Close (X) at the top right to save the
reference and add other entries.

20. Selecting a Citation Style
• Hundreds of citation styles are available
through Endnote.
• Click on the drop box at the top left of the
window. Click Select Another Style. It may
take a moment for the list to appear.
• Scroll down, highlight your choice and click
Choose.
• Endnote will automatically save your citation
style selection.

22. Inserting References into your Paper
(Cite While You Write)
• This step creates your Reference Page easily!
• Open both the Microsoft Word and Endnote
programs.
• There are two methods you can use to cite
while you write:
– Inserting citations with Endnote
– Using the Endnote X2 tab in Word at the top
toolbar.

26. Need more help?
• Use Endnote tutorials located under the How
to Cite option on the library website
(http://library.plymouth.edu/how-to-cite)
• Ask a Librarian! Contact Anne Kulig, Outreach
Librarian at annek@plymouth.edu.
• Faculty members may contact their Library
Departmental Liaison.
• Good luck using Endnote X2!