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RefWorks

A guide to using the RefWorks reference management software.

Exporting individual references

1. From your results list click the button labelled 'Cite' to the right of the record's title

2. Select the option "Export to RefWorks"

3. 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'

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

5. Click 'Import'

6. 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.

Exporting multiple references

1. On your results list use the tick box to the right of any references you want to export

2. Once you have selected all the references you want to export scroll back to the top of your results list

3. Click the option 'Export Selected Citations'

4. Click 'Export to RefWorks'

5. 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'

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

7. Click 'Import'

8. 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.