Downloading and understanding Endnote

Before beginning this assignment, I had already downloaded Endnote onto my computer from the Murdoch Library. Endnote I now know is a referencing software that is offered to all Murdoch University students for free. Initially, I had downloaded Endnote early, on commencement of my units, after reading somewhere on the external studies information site that this would be required as part of my studies. I wanted to be organised and prepared. I had intended to research and play around with it to see how it all work before now but hadn't actually got around to it. I didn't really know anything about this software, only that somehow it was meant to help me with writing my assignments throughout my time at university. The Endnote download was easy to find and instructions where clear and simple to follow.  Although, now it was successfully downloaded onto my computer, I did not have a clue what I was actually meant to do with it. I had noticed that it appears when I open up a word document, but I was not sure how to use it.

Task 2 instructions 'Learn how to use Endnote to store and cite references'. I was excited I was finally going to learn what Endnote is, and what it is used for. I went onto the LMS whereby we were told by our tutors we would find the Endnote link to download, guidelines and any relevant information regarding this referencing technology. 

The technology toolbox for educators is packed with some great resources, it contains so much useful information. Sometimes I feel a little lost and overwhelmed by it all and dont really know where to begin. Although once you find your way around, it is relatively straight forward to navigate around to find what you are looking for.

Under referencing, on the technology toolbox for educators site, there is a fantastic link to the You Tube Endnote training channel. I found this most useful as a visual learner. I find by watching tutorials this is a way in which I learn best, as opposed to large amount of written text or instructions which can be sometimes hard to interpret.

I feel now after watching a few various different tutorial videos I am confident enough to begin Task 2, first find a suitable resource and learn to use learn to cite and reference it with Endnote.