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EndNote

A comprehensive guide to the reference management software EndNote.

Applying APA 7th

References imported into EndNote often need corrections to ensure they are in the APA 7th style when inserted into Word using CWYW

This section provides some workarounds to achieve the correct APA 7th output when inserting your references in Word.

  • Ensure APA 7th is selected in the style box in your EndNote Library as well as in the EndNote tab in your Word document.
  • If the following instructions do not work, you can create a plain text version (without the EndNote connection) of your final document and make corrections in the text.

Journal articles

Resource EndNote Reference type Instruction Example
  • The Article Title (Title field) should use Sentence style capitalisation
  • The Journal or Magazine Title (Journal field) should use Title Heading capitalisation (see also Journal Terms List)
  • The Date field is only used if the Month (or Month dd) is required (e.g. for a Magazine article). For a Journal Article this field should be empty
Article with a DOI Journal article
  • Use Reference Type Journal Article, (do not use type "Electronic article", which will not display the DOI)
  • The Type field should only be used when a description is required (eg. "Letter to editor" or "Special section")
  • An Advance Online Publication requires either modifying the style, or plain text editing
  • If a Reprinted article, the reprint information can be entered into the Reprint Edition field (APA Manual, s. 10.1, example 11, pp. 318-319)

Dilkes-Frayne, E., Savic, M., Carter, A., Kakanovic, R & Lubman, D. I. (2019). Going online: The affordances of online counselling for families affected by alcohol and other drug issues. Qualitative Health Research, 29(14), 2010–2022. https://doi.org/10.1177/1049732319838231

Electronic Article without a DOI

Journal article

Sourced from most academic research databases:

  • Delete any URL, treat as a print version

With a non-academic database URL

  • Enter the URL in the URL field

From an academic database, no DOI:

McCrickard, M., Raymond, A., Raymond, F., & Song, H. (2018). The APLIA math assessment scores and introductory economics courses: An analysis. Journal of Business and Educational Leadership, 8(1), 4–18.

Online from a non-academic database source, and no DOI:

Dayton, K. J. (2019). Tangled arms: Modernizing and unifying the arm-of-the-state doctrine. The University of Chicago Law Review, 86(6), 1497–1737. https://lawreview.uchicago.edu/node/6296

Cochrane Database Review Journal Article
  • No Type, Volume, Issue, or Pages are required. If data is in those fields remove it

Fisher, S. A., Doree, C., Mathur, A., Taggart, D. P., & Martin-Rendon, E. (2016). Stem cell therapy for chronic ischaemic heart disease and congestive heart failure. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD007888.pub3 

Conferences

Resource  EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
Conference session, conference presentation, conference posters  Conference Paper
  • Year in the Year field
  • Month dd-dd in the Date field
  • Type of contribution (e.g. "Conference session" or "Paper presentation" or "Poster presentation") in the Type field
  • Conference name in the Conference Name field
  • Conference location in the Conference Location field
  • Enter either the DOI or URL if present, but not both (DOI is preferred)

Mason, I. & Missingham, R. (2019, October 21-25). Research libraries, data curation, and workflows [Paper presentation]. eResearch Australasia Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia. https://conference.eresearch.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2019_eResearch_90_Research-Libraries-Data-Curation-and-Workflows_Ingrid_Mason.pdf

Conference paper in regularly published proceedings

Journal Article

  • Enter as you would for a journal article
  • Enter the Title of the Proceedings in the Journal field

Herculano-Houzel, S., Collins, C. E., Wong, P., Kaas, J. H., & Lent, R. (2008). The basic nonuniformity of the cerebral cortex. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105(34), 12593–12598. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.0805417105

Data sets

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
Datasets

Dataset
in EndNote X9

  • Enter data creator's name in the Investigators field
  • Enter any version number in the Version field
  • Enter the phrase Data set in the Type field

Ministry for the Environment. (2016). Vulnerable catchments (Version 17) [Data set]. https://data.mfe.govt.nz/layer/53523-vulnerable-catchments/

Figure (Image)

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
This information is solely for the Reference List entry for a Figure (Image). For information on in-text referencing and the Notes. field under a figure, please see the APA 7th Referencing Style Guide, Figures (graphs and images)
Figure/Artwork
(e.g photograph, painting) online
Online Multimedia
  • Enter the full Artist name in the Created By field
  • Enter its category /description (eg. "Painting") in the Type of Work field
  • If a Gallery or Museum enter the Name, City, State,  Country in the Distributor field
  • If a Website (not affiliated with a Gallery or Museum), enter the Website name (no Location) in the Distributor field
  • Enter the URL if present.

j4p4n. (2022). So many books student - Colour remix [Clip art]. Openclipart. https://openclipart.org/detail/335441/so-many-books-student-colour-remix

Vermeer, J. (c. 1665). Girl with a pearl earring [Painting]. Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, The Hague, Netherlands. http://www.mauritshuis.nl/index.aspx?Chapterid=2295.

 

Film, TV & video/DVD

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example

Very specific steps must be taken in EndNote in order to output references in Word that include the bracketed position descriptors required by APA, e.g. Scorcese, M. (Producer)

  • Enter the name Surname first, double comma, initials (period ending), contributor role descriptor in brackets

Example:      

Film/movie Film or Broadcast
  • The Director should be credited as the Author of the work, if this is unknown a similar role can be credited instead (see top note above)
  • Enter the descriptor Film in the Medium field (you can finish with a semi-colon and add specific version information if required)
  • Enter the Studio Name in the Distributor field

Jackson, P. (Director). (2001). The lord of the rings: The fellowship of the ring [Film; four disc special extended ed. on DVD]. Wingnut Films; The Saul Zaentz Company.

Lonergan, K. (Director). (2000). You can count on me [Film]. Paramount Pictures.

 

Television series Film or Broadcast
  • Enter the names of the executive producers in the Director field, with the Executive Producer(s) contributor role descriptor only used on the last name (see top note above)
  • Enter the Series name in the Title field
  • Enter the Year range the series has run, in the Year field. If the series is still running replace the second year with the word present (eg. 2015-present)
  • Enter Television series in the Medium field
  • Enter the Production Company(s) in the Distributor field

Griffin, J., Lang, R., & Bennett, S. (Executive Producers). (20052010). Outrageous fortune [Television series]. South Pacific Pictures.

 

Single episode in a television series Television episode
  • Enter the Writer(s) and Director for the episode, with contributor roles listed for each, in the Director field (see top note above)
  • Enter the Month dd the episode aired in the Broadcast Date field
  • Enter the Executive Producer(s) in the Series Director field, with the contributor role descriptor only used on the last name (see top note above) 
  • Enter the Season and the Episode number in the correct fields
  • Enter TV series episode in the Medium field
  • Enter the Production Company(s) in the Distributor field

Egan, D. (Writer), & Alexander, J. (Director). (2006, January 10). Failure to communicate (Season 2, Episode 10)  [TV series episode]. In D. Shore (Executive Producer), House. Fox Broadcasting.

YouTube video, TED Talk, or streaming video Social media
  • Enter the full name (if known) of the person(s) or group who uploaded the video in the Username field
  • Enter the username if present in the Handle field
  • Enter the Month dd in the Post Date field
  • Enter Video in the Type of Work field
  • Enter the Site Name you accessed it from (eg. YouTube, TED Conferences) in the Provider field

Green, J., & Green, H. [vlogbrothers]. (2019, December 11). Living with a chronic illness [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr8wIiypS_g

Webinar, recorded Social Media
  • Enter the full name of the presenter in the Username field
  • Enter Webinar in the Type of Work field
  • Enter the Site Name you accessed it from in the Provider field

Durham, M. (2021, February 9). Racial inequalities in substance abuse [Webinar]. Providers Clinical Support System. https://pcssnow.org/event/racial-inequities-in-substance-use/

Pamphlet or Brochure

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
Pamplet or Brochure Book
  • Enter Pamphlet (or Brochure in the Type of Work field
  • If the Publisher is also the Author, do not repeat the name in the Publisher field

Ministry of Health. (2001). Keep your head above water [Pamphlet]. https://www.healthed.govt.nz/resource/keep-your-head-above-water

Powerpoint slides

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
Powerpoint slide Report
  • Enter PowerPoint slides in the Report Number field
  • Enter the Platform name (eg. SlideShare, or Canvas) in the Type field 

Vanderbauwhede, W. (2020). A few thoughts on work-life balance [PowerPoint slides]. SlideShare.  https://www.slideshare.net/WimVanderbauwhede/a-few-thoughts-on-work-lifebalance

Reports

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example

If the Publisher is also the Author (eg. Ministry of Education), do not repeat the name in the Publisher field

Report Report
  • If there is identifying Report information (eg. a report number or series name and number), enter this information in the Report Number field
  • Enter the Publisher's name in the Publisher field (see note above)

Chiswell, S. & Grant, B. (2019). New Zealand coastal sea surface temperature (Report no. CR388). National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research.  https://www.mfe.govt.nz/sites/default/files/media/Marine/nz-coastal-sea-surface-temperature.PDF

Social media

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter Month dd information in the Post Date field
  • Use the text of the social media post, up to the first 20 words, in the Post Text field
  • Replicate non-standard spelling, capitalisation, hashtags, links, and emojis. If you cannot replicate the emoji provide the emoji's name in square brackets, such as [Face with tears of joy emoji]
Tweet Social media
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter @username In the Handle field
  • If audiovisuals are present in the post, note this in the Original Name field (e.g. Image attached, or Thumbnail with link attached)
  • Enter Tweet in the Type of work field
  • Enter Twitter in the Provider field

Ardern, J. [@jacindaardern]. (2018, October 15). I salute you, @Kereru4PM#BirdOfTheYear [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/jacindaardern/status/1051569120066469889

Instagram post Social media 
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter @username in the Handle field
  • Enter content description in the Type of work field (e.g. Highlight or Photographs)
  • Enter Instagram in the Provider field
  • If a Highlight use n.d. as the date, and include the Retrieval date in the Access Date field

Ministry of Education NZ [@educationgovtnz]. (2022, October 3). Phrases you can learn for Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti / Fijian language week [Slide show]. Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/CjPboPruQAv/?hl=en

Facebook post

Tumblr post

LinkedIn post 

 

Social media (EndNote X9)
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter post description if noted in the Type of work field (eg. "Status update")
  • If audiovisuals are present in the post, enter that description in the Original Name field (eg. "Video", "Image attached", "Infographic")
  • Enter Provider name (eg. "Facebook") in the Provider field

Ministry of Education NZ. (2022, October 16). StudyIt forums ✍️ Do your rangatahi / teens need some help with their NCEA exam prep? Our StudyIt forums are free [Image] [Link]. Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=478716660962671&set=a.307143008120038

Online Forum post Social media (EndNote X9)
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter Online forum post in the Type of work field (eg. "Status update")
  • Enter Provider name (eg. "Reddit") in the Provider field

InterestingGuy8. (2022, October 16). My experience as a NASA employee [Online forum post]. Reddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/nasa/comments/y52llc/my_experience_as_a_nasa_employee

Twitter profile Social media (EndNote X9)
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter @username in the Handle field
  • Enter n.d. in the Year field
  • Enter the Tab used ("Tweets" is the default) in the Post Text field
  • Enter Twitter profile in the Type of work field 
  • Enter the Retrieval date in the Access Date field

Ardern, J. [@jacindaardern]. (n.d.). Tweets [Twitter profile]. Twitter. Retrieved February 20, 2020, from https://twitter.com/jacindaardern

Facebook page

YouTube

Instagram page

Tumblr

LinkedIn page

Social media (EndNote X9)
  • Enter full author name in the Username field
  • Enter n.d. in the Year field
  • Enter the Page Title ("Home" or "About) in the Post Text field
  • Enter the page description ("Facebook page" in the Type of work field 
  • Enter the provider (eg. "Facebook") in the Provider field
  • Enter the Retrieval date in the Access Date field

Ministry of Education NZ. (n.d.). About [Facebook page]. Retrieve October 17, 2022, from https://www.facebook.com/EducationGovtNZ/about

Blog post Blog
  • Enter the Month dd of the post into the Date field
  • Enter the blog name into the Title of WebLog field

Klymkowsky, M. (2021, June 5). Mice (and humans) in a maze: A useful parable for science education? Bioliteracy. https://bioliteracy.blog/2021/06/05/mice-humans-in-a-maze-a-useful-parable-for-science-education/

Comment on a blog post Blog
  • Enter the Month dd of the post into the Date field
  • Enter the comment title or up to the first 20 words of the comment in the Title of Entry field, then start square brackets and write Comment on the blog post and the full title of original post on which the comment appeared, with the original title in quotation marks and finish the square brackets
  • Enter the blog name into the Title of WebLog field
joachimr. (2019, November 19). We are relying on APA as our university style format - the university is located in Germany (Kassel). So I [Comment on the blog post “The transition to seventh edition APA Style”]. APA Stylehttps://apastyle.apa.org/blog/transition-seventh-edition#comment-4694866690

Standards

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
  • Standards are best entered as Reference Type: Report (if using an URL)
Standard Report
  • Enter the Standard Number in the Report Number field
  • If the publisher is different from the Author, enter the Publisher's name in the Publisher field

International Organization for Standardization. (2018). Occupational health and safety management systems - Requirements with guidance for use (ISO Standard No. 45001:2018). https://www.iso.org/standard/63787.html

Theses & Dissertations

Resource

EndNote Reference type 

Instruction Example
Unpublished thesis or dissertations are usually sourced directly from the university in print form.
Thesis / dissertation published online Thesis
  • If there is a Publication number (e.g. a ProQuest Publication number), enter the number in the Document Number field
  • Enter the Thesis /Dissertation type (e.g. Master's thesis) in the Thesis Type field 
  • Enter the name of the Granting Institution in the University field  (if the location is also necessary, add it in here)
  • Enter the name of the Institutional Repository or of the Database, in the Name of Database field 
  • If from a Database, the URL is not required

Miller, T. (2019). Enhancing readiness: An exploration of the New Zealand Qualified Firefighter Programme [Master's thesis, Auckland University of Technology]. Tuwhera. https://openrepository.aut.ac.nz/handle/10292/12338

 

Becker, J. C. (2013). Landscape-level influences on community composition and ecosystem function in a large river ecosystem (Publication No. 3577776) [Doctoral dissertation, Graduate Council of Texas State University - San Marcos]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Unpublished Thesis or Disseration Thesis
  • Enter the Thesis /Dissertation type (e.g. Unpublished master's thesis) in the Thesis Type field 
  • Enter the name of the Granting Institution in the Place Published field (if the location is also necessary, add it in here)

Stewart, Y. (2000). Dressing the tarot [Unpublished master's thesis]. Auckland University of Technology.

Websites & Webpages

Resource EndNote Reference type  Instruction Example
  • Use this category only if there is no other reference category that fits (e.g. Report for a downloaded company report, Blog, Social Media, Conference paper)
  • If you cite multiple pages from a website, create a reference for each
  • If you mention a website in general, do not create a reference list entry or in-text citation for it, instead just include the website name in text with the URL in parentheses next to it
Webpage Web Page
  • Provide as specific a date as possible, enter the Month dd information into the Last Update Date field
  • Enter the Website Name in the Publisher field, unless the Website Name is also the (Group) author
  • If the page content is designed to change over time and the page is not archived, enter the exact date you opened the webpage in the Access Date field (format: Month dd, Year, )

Monaghan, E. (2019, December 10). 5 reasons modern slavery at sea is still possible in 2019. Greenpeace. https://www.greenpeace.org/new-zealand/story/5-reasons-modern-slavery-at-sea-is-still-possible-in-2019/