EndNote X9 for PC

Note: Please be aware that the following instruction is based on using the Chrome browser. Other browsers may display slightly differently.

Steps for exporting multiple references from Google Scholar

1. Create a Google Account.

• In order to use the personalised features of Google Scholar, such as 'My library', you'll need to create a free Google account. 

2. Conduct a search in Google Scholar.

3. Save articles to 'My library'.

• To save an article, click the star icon below the search result

• To view your saved articles, click 'My library'

4. Export references to EndNote.

• In 'My library' select the references you would like to export to EndNote
• Click on the Export button and select 'RefMan'

• Click on the downloaded file  'citations.ris' which should appear at the bottom of your screen.

4. Your references will now appear in the Imported References folder in your EndNote Library. It is good practice to check the references for any mistakes and edit them if necessary.

Note: Please be aware that the following instruction is based on using the Chrome browser. Other browsers may display slightly differently.

Steps for exporting a single reference from Google Scholar

1. Customise your Google Scholar settings for EndNote.

• On the Google Scholar Home page, click on the Menu icon  located on the top left corner to open the 'Settings'

• Look for the Bibliography Manager and select 'Show links to import citations into' and choose 'RefMan'

• Click Save.

2. Conduct a search in Google Scholar.

3. Select 'Import into RefMan' to export the reference into EndNote.

• Click on the downloaded file 'scholar.ris' which should appear at the bottom of your screen. 

4. Your references will now appear in the Imported References folder in your EndNote Library. It is good practice to check the references for any mistakes and edit them if necessary.