{"id":10552,"date":"2017-11-02T08:00:06","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T02:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/?p=10552"},"modified":"2023-10-10T18:17:44","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T12:17:44","slug":"what-is-refworks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/what-is-refworks\/","title":{"rendered":"What is RefWorks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RefWorks, founded in 2001, provides web-based research management service for corporate, academic, and government organizations. Currently, RefWorks is used by over 900 organizations globally. It supports hundreds of databases. In addition, RefWorks collaborates with providers such as ProQuest, HighWire, EBSCO, ISI, and BioOne.<\/p>\n<p>This online based service allows users to create collections of citations. It is easy to add citations to RefWorks from various databases, such as library catalogues. In addition, bibliographic files from EndNote and Zotero can easily be added to RefWorks. The service has peer-sharing capabilities, allowing you to share bibliographic files with others that can be worked on by a group. Citations stored in RefWorks can be added to your documents in any citation format, such as MLA or APA.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Features and Uses<\/h2>\n<p>The Write-n-Cite plugin needs to be installed in order to create bibliographies in Google Docs and MS Word. Compared to EndNote, RefWorks has a simpler interface and is easier to learn. Unlike other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/organizing-your-research-which-citation-management-tool-to-choose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">citation management systems<\/a>, it can be purchased by institutions and made available to the students for free. Other systems need to be purchased individually by users. In addition, bibliographies can be formatted in MS Word and Google Docs via the Write-n-Cite plugin.<\/p>\n<p>RefWorks is unable to retrieve full-text versions of journal articles, unlike EndNote. It does not have the capability to create a formatted list of charts and figures and does not work on mobile devices. It can be used with iPads, but functionality is limited. Nevertheless, it can be used to store and annotate PDFs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<h2>Getting Started with RefWorks: Importing Data<\/h2>\n<p>Before you start using RefWorks, you need to create an account and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.refworks.com\/refworks2\/default.aspx?r=authentication::init\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">login here<\/a>. Then, you need to follow a few steps to import data and create your database.<\/p>\n<h3>Importing Data Directly<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the RefWorks option under the save or export functions within the online service that you are using<\/li>\n<li>If your RefWorks account is already open, the import should begin automatically.<\/li>\n<li>If not, you will be redirected to the RefWorks login page and the import will automatically begin after you login.<\/li>\n<li>Under the <em>Folders<\/em> tab, select <em>Last Imported<\/em> to view your imported records.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10734 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks.png\" alt=\"RefWorks\" width=\"1117\" height=\"811\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks.png 1117w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks-317x230.png 317w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks-768x558.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks-970x704.png 970w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Import-files_RefWorks-150x109.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1117px) 100vw, 1117px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1117px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1117\/811;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Importing Data from Saved Text Files<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Save the results you want to export from current bibliographic managers or online services in a .txt file<\/li>\n<li>Login to your RefWorks account and click <em>References<\/em> from the drop-down menu, then click <em>Import<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <em>Import Filter\/Data Source<\/em> from the next menu and select your data source from the <em>Database<\/em> drop-down menu<\/li>\n<li>Select the text file to import by clicking the <em>Browse<\/em> button then click on the <em>Import into Folder<\/em> button in the drop-down menu to specify the location where you want to save the file.<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em>Import<\/em> and check the imported data from the <em>Folders <\/em>tab and the <em>Last Imported<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Importing from RSS Feeds<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Locate the RSS feed<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on the RSS Feed icon or link and select <em>Copy Shortcut<\/em><\/li>\n<li>In the RefWorks interface, select <em>RSS Feed<\/em> from the <em>Search<\/em> menu<\/li>\n<li>Add the RSS Feed by pasting the shortcut into the text bar<\/li>\n<li>Launch the RSS Feed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Manually Entering References<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <em>New Reference <\/em>button<\/li>\n<li>Select your desired bibliographic style<\/li>\n<li>Select the type of reference you are entering<\/li>\n<li>Enter the needed information in the boxes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10733 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks.png\" alt=\"RefWorks\" width=\"1421\" height=\"854\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks.png 1421w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks-383x230.png 383w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks-970x583.png 970w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-references_RefWorks-150x90.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1421px) 100vw, 1421px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1421px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1421\/854;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Creating Folders and Sharing Data<\/h2>\n<h3>To Create a Folder<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <em>New Folder<\/em> button<\/li>\n<li>Name your folder<\/li>\n<li>Click <em>Create<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10732 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks.png\" alt=\"RefWorks\" width=\"1705\" height=\"862\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks.png 1705w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks-455x230.png 455w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks-768x388.png 768w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks-970x490.png 970w, https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Creating-and-sharing-folders_RefWorks-150x76.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1705px) 100vw, 1705px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1705px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1705\/862;\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Putting References into Folders<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Select desired references from the search results page and then click <em>Selected<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Select the designated folder from the <em>Move To<\/em> drop-down menu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Sharing your References<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <em>Share References <\/em>from the <em>Tools<\/em> pull-down menu<\/li>\n<li>Click <em>Share Folder<\/em> once you have selected the folder you wish to share.<\/li>\n<li>Select your <em>Shared Folder Options<\/em> to put restrictions that you want to set to RefShare participants<\/li>\n<li>Click on <em>Email URL<\/em> to email the folder to RefShare participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, RefWorks has other features and capabilities that you can use. The basic thing to remember is that RefWorks will be useful if you want to store citations and to collaborate with other researchers in writing your manuscript. It is a handy and convenient tool for citations.<\/p>\n<p>If you are using RefWorks and would like to share your experience, do leave us a comment below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All screenshots have been sourced from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangor.ac.uk\/library\/help\/documents\/refworks-proquest-guide-2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">https:\/\/www.bangor.ac.uk\/library\/help\/documents\/refworks-proquest-guide-2020.pdf<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:10px;justify-content:\" class=\"wps-pgfw-pdf-generate-icon__wrapper-frontend\">\n\t\t<a  href=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10552?action=genpdf&amp;id=10552\" class=\"pgfw-single-pdf-download-button\" ><img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.enago.com\/academy\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-generator-for-wp\/admin\/src\/images\/PDF_Tray.svg\" title=\"Generate PDF\" style=\"width:auto; height:45px;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\"><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RefWorks, founded in 2001, provides web-based research management service for corporate, academic, and government organizations.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":9335,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[748,2],"tags":[1467],"ppma_author":[1894],"class_list":["post-10552","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-referencing-citations","category-academic-writing","tag-reference-management-tools"],"better_featured_image":{"id":9335,"alt_text":"Journal","caption":"","description":"With a plethora of options available to authors, it can be challenging to find the right journal. in this ebook, we cover important tips and tricks to help you navigate the journal search. 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