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RefWorks

A guide to using the RefWorks reference management software.

Exporting from GALE databases

GALE is a major platform that includes many popular databases such as GALE General ONEFILE, GALE Literature and GALE Reference Complete and others. All GALE databases have the option to export individual references directly to RefWorks.

Exporting individual references

1. Click the title of any references you're interested in to open the full record

2. Click the 'Cite' icon at the top of the window

3. Click the 'RefWorks' icon

4. This will open a new tab, if it gives you the option of which version of RefWorks to export to select 'Yes, export to the newest version of RefWorks'

5. Decide if you want to put your reference in a specific folder

6. Click 'Import'

7. Check the details of your reference by clicking it in RefWorks and checking over the details. If edits/corrections are needed click the pencil icon in the top-right corner to make these.