EndNote

While there are a number of software packages available that allow you to create records automatically, EndNote is the preferred software at Charles Darwin University.

EndNote

A package that enables you to store references, search and download citations from electronic sources, insert citations into Word documents and create bibliographies automatically in a wide range of referencing styles.

EndNote

• allows you to import saved references from Library catalogues or other electronic databases into your EndNote files;
• assists you in creating bibliographies and adding references using a selection of styles such as APA, Harvard and Science; and
• enables you to connect directly to some remote databases and search them, saving the retrieved references directly to your EndNote files.
• References in EndNote can be sorted and searched. You can store up to 30,000 citations or 30mg of data. This includes tables and images.

CDU has a site licence for EndNote, which permits all eligible members of the University to use the software both at work and at home.

Training:

The CDU Library runs workshops on how to use EndNote, as well as providing online tutorials.

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Manual systems

There are a number of approaches for managing information. One method involves the use of index cards to record details. In addition to the information required to correctly cite a reference, each card should include appropriate subject headings for the item. An example is given below. Note that you may have a number of cards for one item, each with a different subject heading. A third card using the author's name would also be useful.

Information Literacy

Bruce, Christine

Developing students' library research skills

Adelaide
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, c1992

Library: Charles Darwin University
Call number: 025.5677 BRUC

Key terms: information literacy, lifelong learning, library orientation, graduate skills

Lifelong Learning

Bruce, Christine

Developing students' library research skills

Adelaide
Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, c1992

Library: Charles Darwin University
Call number: 025.5677 BRUC

Key terms: information literacy, lifelong learning, library orientation, graduate skills

Copies of articles and chapters should then be filed in a filing cabinet or box using the surname of the author, making them easy to locate by using the index cards.

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