EndNote referencing software

The UniSQ EndNote online guide is a great way to get started using EndNote.

The Library also offers face-to-face and online Endnote classes. The UniSQ EndNote workbook will guide you through the Endnote functions covered in the class. 

UniSQ Library Services offer Introduction and Advanced classes on-campus as well as online. Classes are suitable for both Mac and PC users, however the on-campus class will be held in a PC lab. Students attending an on-campus class may choose to bring their own laptop.

EndNote Introduction

Learn how to:

• create an EndNote library
• use the basic functions of EndNote to add references to the library, edit them according to the referencing (output) style
• work with PDFs and create searchable research notes for future use in writing
• insert references into a Word document from an EndNote library.

Endnote Advanced Session

Participants should already have a basic working knowledge of EndNote to attend this Advanced class.

Learn how to:

• manipulate your EndNote library - term lists, complex searching of libraries
• make global changes
• link references to files (full text) or web resources
• create or modify output styles
• combine chapters
• collaborate using EndNote desktop and EndNote online – syncing and sharing EndNote libraries.

EndNote is available to all UniSQ students and staff.

Downloading to your home computer

Windows users - please follow these steps carefully:

Step 1 - Close ALL Microsoft Office programs before you begin the installation process - Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

Step 2 - Save the .exe file to the Desktop, or cut and paste the .exe file (from the Downloads folder) to the desktop

Step 3 - Right mouse click, and 

Step 4 - Run as Administrator

Use your UniSQ network username and password to log-in and access the installation files for Windows or Mac.

Important: Before downloading EndNote, read the Windows (PDF 354KB) or Mac (PDF 332KB) installation instructions.

Downloading EndNote for staff and postgraduates (on-campus only)

Windows users go to UniSQ Software Portal and select EndNote. Close all Microsoft Office programs before you install EndNote.

Mac users need to use the ICT MacXtra app on their computers to search for and install EndNote.

Download referencing styles

EndNote comes with over 1000 referencing or output styles.

Follow these instructions for adding output styles Harvard AGPS6 USQ Version, AGLC4 and APA 7 to EndNote.

*Note: In November 2019 APA 7 was released. Students need to refer to course specifications, assessment resources, examiner or supervisor to determine whether to use APA 6 or APA 7.

EndNote has released an APA 7 style template. This style is still under development and some references will be inaccurate.  It is suggested researchers and HDR students continue to use the APA 6 EndNote style unless required to use APA 7.

We recommend using the style to create a basic reference, but do not rely on it.  After using EndNote to develop your reference list, convert the word document to Plain Text, then use the APA reference guide or the APA Publication Manual to correct any mistakes. 

Known problem with the EndNote APA 7th style:

• Multiple authors: EndNote does not support APA 7th's approach to 20+ authors. If you have more than 20 authors, you will need to edit your reference to replace the authors between the 19th and the last author with ellipses (...)

For further assistance contact: endnote@usq.edu.au

Visit EndNote’s FAQs or view these troubleshooting videos to assist you with commonly asked questions. You may also like to refer to the Little EndNote How-To Book.

For specific problems and support you can contact the UniSQ Library’s EndNote support at endnote@usq.edu.au.