NVivo can import PDF files and bibliographic information from EndNote.

When conducting a literature review NVivo can help you:

• identify and tag:
  • key articles
  • key findings
  • influential authors
• keep a track of:
  • critical quotes
  • ideas

This Library Guide will look at:

• How to start a new project
• How to import references and PDF files from EndNote into NVivo 
• How to import webpages 
• How to add and edit classifications imported from EndNote
• How to create and edit Memos in NVivo
• How to code PDFs and other sources in NVivo
• How to use Queries in NVivo

EndNote can be used to manage your references, insert citations in Microsoft Word documents and store and annotate your PDFs.

For more information see:

• System requirements

For more information about how to use and download EndNote see our  EndNote Library Guide

Personal computers

Before installing NVivo, please ensure you have:

• Checked NVivo System Requirements,
• Have no other applications running - including virus protection software, Microsoft™ Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, on your computer

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CSU managed computers

NVivo should be installed on CSU managed computers using the Install Software (Windows) or Self Service (Mac) applications.

• Close all other applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Click on the Install Software (Windows) icon on your desktop or select the Self Service (Mac) application.
• Select NVivo from the list of programs and click on Run.