1. RefWorks Presented by Suzanne van den Hoogen
Angus L. Macdonald Library
October 6th, 2010

2. Learning Outcomes In today’s workshop we will learn how to:
Create a RefWorks account
Access RefWorks on and off campus
Explore RefWorks
Create folders and Import references
Generate a bibliography in multiple citation style formats

3. What is ?
RefWorks is a web-based application tool that allows you to create and organize citations and generate a list of bibliographic references in a number of different citation styles.

4. Accessing your RefWorks Account
StFX Library Website
Go to the StFX Library’s homepage:
Under “Favourites”, select RefWorks
From here, you can log in or create your own account. Note the StFX Group Code. This is the code you will need to access RefWorks if you are off campus.

5. Creating a New RefWorks Account
Sign up for an individual account
Fill out the registration form
Select “REGISTER”
RefWorks will confirm your registration with an instant .
You are ready to log in to your new RefWorks account!
Sign up for an individual account
Fill out the registration form
Select “REGISTER”
RefWorks will confirm your registration with an instant .
You are ready to log in to your new RefWorks account!

6. Logging in to RefWorks
On Campus: Login using your username and password
There are two ways to log in to RefWorks:
On Campus: Log in using your username and password
2. Off Campus: Log in with the StFX Group Code: RWStFrXaU. Then log in to your account with your username and password.

7. Logging in to RefWorks
Off Campus: The Group Code for StFX is RWStFrXaU. Proceed by logging in with your username and password.
Remember, there are two ways to log in to RefWorks:
On Campus: Log in using your username and password
2. Off Campus:The GROUP CODE for StFX is: RWStFrXaU

8. Create a New RefWorks Account
When RefWorks opens, it will open All References in your account.
Once you login, RefWorks will open to ALL REFERENCES. This is a comprehensive list of all the references you have created in your RefWorks account.

9. Have fun! Get to know this tool
Exploring RefWorks
Have fun! Get to know this tool
Have fun and get to know this tool. There are a number of tabs at the top of your screen that allow you to explore the different options in RefWorks. Of particular importance is the HELP option which provides a number of tutorials and help guides.

10. Creating Folders
From the Folders drop-down menu, select “CREATE NEW FOLDER”
From the Folders drop-down menu, select “CREATE NEW FOLDER”
Enter a new folder name and select OK.
Enter a new folder name and select OK

11. Directly from a Database
Importing References
Directly from a Database
Google Scholar
NOVANET
Manually
There are a number of ways to import references into your RefWorks account. Today we will look at 4 examples. You can import directly from several databases at StFX, Google Scholar and our Novanet Library catalogue. You can also enter references manually into RefWorks.

12. Directly from a Database
Importing References
Directly from a Database
We will first look at how to import references directly from one of our electronic databases.

13. Importing References from a database
Open RefWorks.
Go to the Angus L. Macdonald library website:
Select a database to search.
Complete your search.
Select the articles you want to export to RefWorks
Select the RefWorks button
Open RefWorks.
Go to the Angus L. Macdonald library website:
Select a database to search.
Complete your search.
Select the articles you want to export to RefWorks
Select the RefWorks Button. This will export your references into RefWorks.

14. Importing References from a database
Select “Export to RefWorks”
An import page will open and confirm that your references have been imported.
Select “View Last Imported Folder” to view these references
Select “Export to Refworks” from this page. RefWorks will open an import page indicating that these references have

15. Importing References Google Scholar
Google Scholar also allows us to export references directly into RefWorks.

16. Importing References from Google Scholar
Go to Google Scholar:
In the upper right hand corner, select “Scholar Preferences”
Go to Google Scholar
In the upper right hand corner you will see “Scholar Preferences”. Select this.

17. Importing References from Google Scholar
Scroll down the page to the “Bibliographer Manager”
Select “RefWorks from the drop-down menu
Save Preferences!
Scroll down the page until you see “Bibliographer Manager”.
Select RefWorks from the drop-down menu.
Remember to save your preferences!

18. Importing References from Google Scholar
Google Scholar will now provide you with an option to import selected references directly into RefWorks.
Google Scholar will now provide you with an option to import your references directly into RefWorks.

19. Importing References NOVANET
You can also search the Novanet online catalogue directly from RefWorks. This includes the collections of all Novanet libraries.

20. Importing References from NOVANET2. 3.
1. From the Search drop-down menu, select Online catalog
2. Under Search Online Database, select a database from the drop down menu.
Select the Max. Number of References to Download from the drop-down menu.
3. Enter terms in either Quick or Advances Search boxes.
4. Click Search. 1. 4.

21. Importing References from NOVANET6. 7. 5.
5. Select the citations to import.
6. Select folder to import them to.
7. Click Import.

22. Importing References
Manually

23. Importing References Manually
Open RefWorks
Select: “References” → “Add New Reference”
Under “View fields used by” select your citation style. I have chosen ASA
Under “Ref Type” select the type of item you are entering content for: (journal, book, webpage, etc.)
Enter information in the boxes marked with a red asterisk *
Save Reference and put it in the folder of your choice.

24. Creating a Bibliography with RefWorks
Select “Bibliography” from the tab menu
Select Output Style from the drop down menu.
Click FORMAT BIBLIOGRAPHY FROM A LIST OF REFERENCES.
Select the file format you wish to create.
Select All References or References from specific folder.
Click Create Bibliography

25. What we learned in today’s workshop
How to…
Create a RefWorks account
Access RefWorks on and off campus
Explore RefWorks
Create folders and Import references
Generate a bibliography in multiple citation style formats

26. Write-N-Cite
Write-N-Cite allows users to run an abbreviated version of RefWorks in their word processor.
To use Write-N-Cite with RefWorks you must download a small utility program to your computer.  There are versions of Write-N-Cite for Windows users and a single version for Mac Users.

27. How to download Write-N-Cite
Open RefWorks
Under “TOOLS”, select Write-N-Cite
Open your RefWorks account
Under “TOOLS”, select Write-N-Cite

28. Write-N-Cite
In Microsoft Office 2007, RefWorks will install an icon for Write-N-Cite in “Add-Ins”.
Click on this to start

29. Launching Write-N-Cite
Launch Write-N-Cite from Word.
Logging in with your RefWorks ID is required.

30. Write-N-Cite: Entering References
1. Begin writing your paper.
2. Place your cursor where your reference should be inserted.
3. Click Cite.

31. Write-N-Cite: Formatting your Bibliography and In-text Citations
From Microsoft Office 2007, select “Add-Ins” from your tool bar.
Open RefWorks Write-N-Cite
Select “Bibliography”
Then, “Create Bibliography”

32. Write-N-Cite: Formatting your Bibliography and In-text Citations
RefWorks and Write-N-Cite will format your paper by adding the in-text citation
AND
Create your Bibliography