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How to add references into RefWorks

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RefWorks is a robust reference management software that simplifies the process of managing citations, bibliographies, and research documents. Designed for students, researchers, and academics, it allows users to collect, organize, and share references with ease. With features like cloud storage, integration with word processors, and various citation styles, RefWorks enhances the efficiency and accuracy of academic writing and research projects.

Manually Adding a Reference

Step 1:

Click the New Reference button or select the Add New button from the References menu.

Drop down menu with Create New References selected

Step 2:

Select what kind of type the reference is from the drop down menu.

Image of the Ref Type
image of the Ref Type drop down menu

Fill out the menu below Ref Type to create the reference in question.

image of the Empty reference menu form

Step 3:

Save the reference once you fill out all the details.

Save button highlighted on the reference form

Saving References From the Internet

Step 1:

After downloading the RefWorks browser extension to your browser's bookmark bar, find your desired article and select the button on the bookmark bar.

image of a Webpage with Save to Refworks button highlighted

Step 2:

A menu will appear on the right side of the screen.

image of RefWorks menu on the Chrome browser

Select the type of reference the page is in the drop down menu.

image of the Type of Reference menu

Step 3:

The browser extension will fill out all of the information for you, but it is recommended you check to make sure it didn't miss any details.

image of the RefWorks menu

Once everything is in place, select the Save to RefWorks button. You will then get the option to view your reference in RefWorks.

image of Save to RefWorks button
image of the completed save to RefWorks menu

Your reference is now saved and cited in RefWorks, ready to be used in your bibliography. It is viewable on the Last Imported page.

image of the Last Imported page on RefWorks
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