EndNote templates contain a lot of unused fields which can be used to add details relevant to a specific task or purpose. Examples of commonly used fields are shown below.
- Added details can be searched like social media tags
- You can add as much or as little data as you like
- Be consistent to ensure searches contain all relevant references
Keywords

- Use this field to highlight important concepts – single words or phrases – in the reference
- The database the record came from may suggest possibilities, or you can create entirely new ones
- Keywords and phrases can be entered on separate lines, or separated by a semi-colon or backslash
Notes

Use this for details such as
- Filing number or location of a hard copy document
- Thesis chapter or project the reference relates to, e.g., chapter 5, or Sydney conference paper
- A reminder, e.g., Request by interloan
- Your reason for importing the reference, e.g., Cited in Smithers, or Recommended by Bloggs
- A direct quotation you intend to use (include the exact page number/s)
Research Notes

- Very similar to notes, but it can be helpful to have different information in different fields
- Consistency is key. Use the same field for the same type of information