The column to the right of the generic reference type contains name of the reference type selected and the field names for the selected reference type - both be edited. The left column of the table lists the field names for the generic reference type, which cannot be modified. Modifying field names and adding new fields to a reference type For example, Number of volumes will not be a field option for a journal article.

Choose the reference type to be modified from the drop-down menuįor any reference type, only those fields with a label are displayed in the reference window.click on the Modify Reference Types button.Go to the Preferences option under the Edit menu.It is best to select the reference type before entering the bibliographic information in a reference however, it can be changed at any time using the Reference Type drop-down menu at the top of the reference window.įield labels for all reference types except generic can be modified.

References can be added manually or imported from a database (see Importing from databases into EndNote). The References menu contains the options for manipulating references, such as creating a new reference, editing or deleting an existing reference, or showing and hiding selected records. For example, the book type includes fields for publisher and place of publication, two fields that are not available in the journal article type.Įach EndNote reference contains the information needed to cite the reference in a bibliography plus extra fields such as abstracts, notes, keywords, URLs, etc. Each reference type consists of a collection of labeled fields, which vary based on the reference type.

The basis of reference management in EndNote - from importing citations to formatting references in a bibliography – is the reference type.

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