RefWorks, Intro
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RefWorks is a web-based tool that allows users to create and manage collections of references, import references from online databases, and generate bibliographies in word processing documents. The document provides instructions on how to create a RefWorks account, export citations from databases like Ebsco into RefWorks, manually add references to RefWorks, organize references into folders, use the Write-N-Cite tool to insert citations into a paper, and generate bibliographies in different styles. Help is available from reference librarians at the university library or from tutorials on the RefWorks help page.
RefWorks, Intro
- 1. How To Use RefWorksA Very Very Quick Overview
- 2. What is RefWorksA web-based product that simplifies the process of documenting sources in a research paper, dissertation, or other project requiring references. It helps you to:create and manage collections of references using a web browserimport references from a number of online databasescreate bibliographies that can be inserted into word processing documents.
- 3. Create a RefWorks Account
- 4. Create a RefWorks AccountThe RefWorks homepageLog-In or Sign up for an Individual Account
- 5. Create a RefWorksAccountMake sure the grey box readsLogin to your Ohio Northern University RefWorks accountIf creating an Individual Account, it is important to initially start from the HML homepage only
- 6. Create a RefWorksAccountFill in the blanks and a Congratulations window will appear. You are ready to begin importing citations.
- 7. Getting help with RefWorksFor help, see a reference librarian at HeterickTutorials on the help page are excellent
- 8. Exporting and Importing CitationsMany of the databases available at ONU support importing citatins from RefWorks. All Ebsco databases do, as do most OhioLINK databases and Proquest databases (shown below)The new library catalog will export to RefWorks as well
- 9. Exporting from Ebsco databasesAccess through library homepage by clicking on Databases - Alphabetical & Subject Listing
- 10. Exporting from Ebsco databasesAccess Click on Choose Databases tab to get a complete list of all databases indexed through Ebsco
- 11. Exporting Citations – EbscoAfter you’ve completed a search on one (or more) of the Ebsco databases……from the Result List, clickAdd to folder for the records you want to import
- 12. Exporting Citations - Ebsco1Articles will be added to the Folder at the top of the page. 2Click on the Folder to see its contents.
- 13. Exporting Citations - EbscoSelect the citations you want to export by checking the box next to the citation. Next, click on Export in the right-hand menu to export the citations.
- 14. Exporting Citations - EbscoChoose DirectExport to RefWorks.Choose Remove the items after saving if you want to clear your folder.Click Save.
- 15. Importing Ebsco to RefWorksEnter your login nameEnter your passwordClick Login
- 16. Importing Ebsco to RefWorksThe RefWorksImport page will openRefWorks will prompt with Import completed when it is finishedClick View Last Imported Folder to view your references
- 17. Importing Ebsco to RefWorksRefWorks will display references in the Last Imported Folder window.For information about searching and sorting your citations or about creating and organizing folders click the RefWorksHELPlink, or for information about downloading citations from different databases, see the RefWorks help links in the library’s database lists (see second image below). Click the Find It! Button to see if an article is available in full-text, print, or microform format.
- 18. Manually adding referencesClick on “References” to manually add new references
- 19. Manually adding ReferencesAdd the appropriate information:
- 20. Other things you can doManually inserting referencesFolders to manage informationWrite-N-CiteCreating bibliography
- 21. FoldersClick on New Folder to create a folder. Old folders are displayed in the right-hand column.
- 22. FoldersName the new folder
- 23. Write-N-CiteChoose the correct version:Write-N-Cite (WNC) is a utility that allows users (who meet the compatibility requirements below) to run an abbreviated version of RefWorks in Microsoft Word
- 24. Create your bibliographyChoose the appropriate output style
- 25. Create your bibliographyThe Results: