Create folders. Before you start your research, it is best to first create folders to organize your work. Here is more informationo on creating and working with folders.
Add citations to RefWorks. There are three basic ways to do this:
by Direct Export. This is the simplest method---and whether it is available to you in any given database is totally dependent on that database. Here is more information on using the Direct Export feature in a database.
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Exporting Data to Text Files. Some databases that do not allow Direct Export, may allow you to mark citations and then save them to a text file that can then be imported into Refworks.
Here is more information on using this method.
Please note: when you want to gather citations from our Library Catalog, you must use this method with our Classic Catalog. Here is specific information on using RefWorks with the Library Catalog.
by Manually filling in a web form. If you are not working from our Catalog or a database that supports export and you have all the elements needed to create a citation you can enter that information manually. Here is more information.
Create a bibliography.
Once your citations are in a folder, simply set a few preferences (style type: MLA, APA, etc.) and click a button.
There are advanced features in RefWorks that allow users to share folders, and make use of the Write 'n Cite feature where citations are automatically entered into your Word document as you type your paper. Talk to a Reference Librarian for more details.
