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Citation Software

RefWorks

RefWorks is a citation management software provided to you by the INSEAD Research & Learning Hubs.
It lets you export citations directly from research databases into your personal account. You can then manage these citations by using folders and sharing them with colleagues. It also helps you create bibliographies and in-text citations in the style of your choice.

Access: There is no need to purchase a licence for RefWorks, just create an account by going through our alphabetical list of resources. If you are off-campus, you may be asked for a group code, please contact us if you need this information.

Exporting to Refworks from research databases (PDF file).

Using RefWorks and :

EBSCO databases

From EBSCO databases (Business Source Complete, EconLit, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Sociological Collection):

  1. Add your article(s) in a folder
  2. Click on the “folder” link
  3. Click “Export”
  4. Click“Direct Export to RefWorks” button.
  5. Click "Save"

Google Scholar

From Google Scholar:

  1. From the Google Scholar search page, click on the Scholars Preferences link.
  2. Scroll down to the Bibliography Manager section.
  3. Select Show Links to Import into and select RefWorks from the drop-down.
  4. Click Save Preferences.
  5. Each record displayed will have an Import into RefWorks link.
  6. Click on the link will launch the RefWorks login page.

ISI Web of Science

From ISI Web of Science:

  1. From a Results or a Marked List page, put a check mark by the items you wish to save.
  2. Click on the 'Save to RefWorks' button at the bottom of the page.

JSTOR

From JSTOR:

  1. Click on the “export this citation” link under the article(s) of your choice
  2. Click on “RefWorks.”

INSEAD Catalogue

Importing from the Library Catalogue:

  1. In the catalogue, add items to your cart
  2. Open your cart and click on download
  3. Choose: .ris as the format and save the file to your desktop
  4. In RefWorks click on "References" and "Import"
  5. Select “RIS format” for both the 'Import filter' and the 'Database' 
  6. Click 'Choose File', navigate to the saved file and click on 'Import'

Science Direct

From Science Direct:

  1. Check the articles you want to export
  2. Click on “Export Citations”
  3. Select “RefWorks direct Export” and click Export.

Social Science Research Network (SSRN)

From Social Science Research Network (SSRN):

  1. Open the record you wish to export
  2. Click on Share and select "CiteULike". You will need to create a free account with them
  3. Transfer the reference to CiteULike by clicking on Post article
  4. You will then have the ability to "Export", select RIS format.
  5. In RefWorks click on "References" and "Import"
  6. Select “RIS format” for both the 'Import filter' and the 'Database' 
  7. Click 'Choose File', navigate to the saved file and click on 'Import'

 

RefWorks Support:
 

If you have a question about using RefWorks please contact Cecile Maciulis +33 (0)1 60 72 9161
Check this page for upcoming workshops
Use RefWorks' excellent tutorials:
 - RefWorks (includes Using WriteNCite)
 - RefShare

EndNote

EndNote is a citation management tool which allows you to keep and manage your own “library” of article references. Unlike RefWorks, there is no institutional licence for EndNote. You should purchase your individual licence by submitting your request via the purchasing department.

A word about adding references to your EndNote Library
 

Article databases have improved their direct exporting features to facilitate direct export from the source towards your EndNote library. This is the easiest and recommended way to add references to your account. The steps detailed below will refer to direct exporting whenever possible and apply only to the Internet Explorer web browser.

In addition to direct exporting you can also add references by using connection files or import filters:

EndNote "connection files" provide access to online databases so that you can search them from within the EndNote program. Each database requires its unique connection file. These files have an ".enz" extension, please contact us if you have a question about a connection file or look it up on the Endnote website.

EndNote "import filters" provide a way to import references in text format into your EndNote library. Each import filter is designed to import references downloaded from a specific database. These files have an ".enf" extension, please refer to the EndNote manual if you have a question about an import filter.

Contact the Research & Learning Hub if you have any questions using EndNote.

Using EndNote and:
 

EBSCO databases

Recommended procedure from EBSCO databases (Business Source Complete, EconLit, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Sociological Collection):

  1. Open EndNote
  2. Perform your search in one of the EBSCO databases
  3. Add the references to your folder
  4. Click on the “folder” link
  5. Click “Export”
  6. Select “Direct Export to EndNote, ProCite, or Reference Manager” button.
  7. If you are using IE7, the export will go directly to EndNote.

if not:

  1. Click "Save" & save your file in RIS format
  2. In EndNote, Click on File>Import
  3. Navigate to your saved .RIS file
  4. Select the Reference Manager (RIS) option as your “Import Option”
  5. Click Import.

Alternately, you may download the connection file for BSC listed on the EndNote site.

  1. Save it in C:\Program Files\EndNote\Connections
  2. Open EndNote, go to Edit>Connection Files>Open Connection Manager
  3. Choose the new connection file
  4. Perform your search

Google Scholar

Recommended procedure from Google Scholar

  1. Open EndNote
  2. In Google Scholar, go to Preferences and set your Bibliography manager to the “RefMan” option (not EndNote!)
  3. Perform the search and click on the “Import into RefMan” link
  4. The citation should be sent directly to your EndNote Library

ISI Web of Science

Recommended procedure from ISI Web of Science:

  1. Open EndNote
  2. Perform your search in ISI Web of Science
  3. Select the articles you need and click the “ Add to Marked List” button
  4. Click on the “Marked List” link
  5. In the Step 1 frame select the fields you wish to export (Abstract for instance) or exclude
  6. In the Step 2 frame, click on the button “Save to EndNote, EndMan, Procite”
  7. Click the “Export” button of the process does not start automatically
  8. The citation will be exported directly into your EndNote Library.

JSTOR

Recommended procedure from JSTOR:

  1. Perform your search in JSTOR
  2. At the Search Results List Page, click on "Export this citation" or select several then click on "View saved citations"
  3. Click on “Export Citations” and select “EndNote, ProCite, Reference Manager (download RIS file)”
  4. Save the .RIS file to your desktop.
  5. Open EndNote. From the File menu, select "Import."
  6. After choosing your saved .RIS file, Select the Reference Manager (RIS) option as your “Import Option”
  7. Click "Import."

INSEAD Catalogue

Recommended procedure for the Library Catalogue:

  1. In the catalogue, add items to your cart
  2. Open your cart and click on download
  3. Choose: .ris as the format and save the file to your desktop
  4. Open EndNote and go to File>Import
  5. Click on 'Choose File' and navigate to your saved .ris file
  6. For 'Import option' select 'Reference Manager (RIS)'
  7. Click on 'Import'.

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

Recommended procedure from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses

  1. Open EndNote
  2. Perform your search in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses and mark your titles.
  3. Click on "My Research"
  4. Click on "Export Citations"
  5. Click on the "Export directly to ProCite, EndNote or Reference Manager" link
  6. Your titles will be automatically transferred to your account.

Science Direct

Recommended procedure from ScienceDirect

  1. Perform your search in ScienceDirect
  2. Mark your references
  3. Click on "Export citations" at the top of the list
  4. Content Format: select "Citation and Abstracts"
  5. Export Format: select "RIS Format"
  6. Click on "Export" (EndNote should open)
  7. Select the Library into which you want to import the references (they will automatically be added to the selected Library).

Please note ScienceDirect only works with EndNote 4 and above.

Social Science Research Network (SSRN)

Recommended procedure from SSRN (Social Science Research Network)

  1. Open the record you wish to export
  2. Click on Share and select "CiteULike". You will need to create a free account with them
  3. Transfer the reference to CiteULike by clicking on Post Article
  4. You will then have the ability to "Export", select RIS format save the file to your desktop
  5. Open EndNote and go to File>Import
  6. Click on 'Choose File' and navigate to your saved .ris file
  7. For 'Import option' select 'Reference Manager (RIS)'
  8. Click on 'Import'.

 

Additional Resources for EndNote
 

  • EndNote site

The EndNote site is where you can download program updates & patches, output styles, import filters, connection files, and more. You can also browse the Frequently Asked Questions, or join the EndNote interest e-mail list.

  • EndNote guides

EndNote site provides complete or quick guides, for version 8 to 10. You will also find 2 manuals in Doriot Research & Learning Hub:
EndNote 7 (call number: QA76.73 .Z2 END 2003) and EndNote 8 (call number: QA76.73 .Z2 END 2004).

Mendeley

Mendeley is a free reference manager, it also acts as an academic social network.
You can download a desktop application or use the web interface
You will need to to the installation in order to access the Word plug-in to add and edit citations in-text.

Download the Web Importer to import references and documents web sites such as Google Scholar or PubMed or from the databases listed below:

- EBSCO databases (Business Source Complete, EconLit, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Sociological Collection)
- Google Scholar
- ISI Web of Science
- JSTOR
- INSEAD Catalogue
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
- Science Direct

Recommended procedure:
 

  1. From a page of results (except for the Emerald & Dissertations & Theses databases) or from a single citation record
  2. Click on the Web Importer icon in your toolbar
  3. From the pop up window, choose to which group you want to add the record.
  4. Click Save to Library.

Comparison of citation tools

Features RefWorks EndNote Mendeley
Cost Free - INSEAD R&L Hub have a site licence.

Requires individual purchase by user. Educational discounts available.

Free to everyone (costs for upgraded storage, costs for private groups)

Operating systems Web-based (operating system-independent)

Macintosh, Windows

Macintosh, Windows , Linux

Global edit :add/replace terms Yes Yes No
Duplicate detection Yes Yes Yes
Add notes to references Yes, via "notes" or "user" fields Yes, in "notes" field Yes, via "notes" tab in desktop
Advanced Search Yes Yes No
Direct export (from databases) Yes Yes Yes
Screen capture of web page content Yes No Yes
Store PDFs Yes Yes Yes
Storage/Maximum number of records Unlimited Unlimited. 100,000 recommended Unlimited on desktop (restricted by local storage capacity); 2 GB free web space
Format bibliographies, insert in-text citations Yes Yes Yes
Edit or create styles Yes Yes Yes
Mobile access Yes iPad Yes
RSS Feeds Yes Yes Yes
Collaboration features RefShare to share database (or folders) with any researcher having Internet access. Traveling Library within a word processor document. Create public and private groups
Share data among other citation management programs Yes Yes Yes

Adapted with permission from UW-Madison Libraries