Most literature databases provide an option to export references to EndNote. Exporting will send the article/book record, which should include the citation information, abstract, DOI, keywords, etc. Basically, whatever information is in the record will be sent to EndNote. Each database system may use a different term(s) for exporting, such as...
After you select Export you may need to select the RIS or EndNote option. This should prompt you to a download a file with the record(s).
Sometime the files will automatically open in EndNote X, other times you will need to double click on the downloaded file (.ris or .enw) to prompt EndNote to open and import the record. You may be prompted to select a program, use ResearchSoft Direct Export or EndNote X. Now the file will open in EndNote and import the record.
Below are examples for the Library Catalog/Quick Search, EBSCO, ProQuest, JSTOR, Google Scholar, and PubMed.
Library Catalog/Quick Search
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The Library Catalog allows you to export individual items
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EBSCO Databases
EBSCO provides the option to export an individual item or multiple items. Individual items
Multiple items
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ProQuest Databases
ProQuest provides the option to export an individual item or multiple items.
Individual items
Multiple items
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JSTOR
JSTOR provides the option to export an individual item or multiple items.
Individual items
Multiple items
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Google Scholar
Google Scholar* only allows you to export individual items
Individual items
*Note: Google Scholar only provides the citation, no abstract, DOI or other information |
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PubMed
PubMed provides the option to export an individual item or multiple items. Individual Items
Multiple items
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You may need to manually enter a reference, for example, book sections (chapters) and government reports
EndNote X provides the option to search Library Catalogs, PubMed, and Web of Science directly from the software. Perform a search, then more references directly to your folders.
A couple caveats