EndNote Basic

Using EndNote Basic, you can create a bibliography in any style you want without using a word processor. This works particularly well for annotated bibliographies or when you need to quickly generate a source list.

Generating a List of Sources

1. From the Format tab, click the Bibliography link
2. In the References drop-down menu, select a reference group
3. In the Bibliographic style drop-down menu, select a style
   • Use the Select Favorites link to create a short list of the styles you use most often
   • Select the Annotated style, to generate an annotated bibliography
4. In the File format drop-down menu, select a document format
5. Click the Save, E-mail, or Preview & Print button

Creating an Annotated Bibliography

1. If you haven't already done so, add the sources to a group
2. For each source, add the annotation to the Abstract field within the individual records
3. From the Format tab, click the Bibliography link
4. In the References drop-down menu, select the designated group
5. In the Bibliographic style drop-down menu, select the Annotated style
6. In the File format drop-down menu, select a document format
7. Click the Save, E-mail, or Preview & Print button