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RefWorks

A guide to using the RefWorks reference management software.

Exporting individual references

1. Click the 'Export' drop-down from any references you want to add to RefWorks

2. Click the 'Save to RefWorks' option

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. Click the 'Export' drop-down from any references you want to add to RefWorks

2. Scroll up to the top of your results list and click 'Export'

3. Click the 'Save to RefWorks' option

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 references in a specific folder

6. Click 'Import'

7. Check the details of your references 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.