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What is RefWorks?
RefWorks is a Web-based citation manager that keeps track
of all the sources you are using for your papers and projects.
It can also automatically generate bibliographies in a variety
of bibliographic formats (APA, MLA, University of Chicago)
and a variety of citation formats required by specific journals
(JAMA, etc.).
Please note that RefWorks is not recommended for searching
the library's databases and catalogs. While RefWorks
contains search capabilities, the search features in RefWorks
do not include all of the databases available at the Benedictine
Library, nor all of the search features and capabilities
available within each database. Please consult a Reference
Librarian for assistance with searching the library databases.
Once you've located your resources, however, RefWorks is
a great way to keep them organized.
Who can use RefWorks?
The Benedictine Library has paid for RefWorks to be available
to all current Benedictine students, faculty and staff.
How do I use RefWorks?
There are 3 basic steps to using RefWorks.
- Set up a RefWorks account while logged into a Benedictine
University computer. (While you can access RefWorks from
off campus after you've set up your account, the initial
setup must take place on campus. If you are in an off-campus
cohort, please contact the Reference Desk about options
for setting up your account.) [More
info.]
- Enter your references. References can be entered by
hand {this includes "cut & paste"} or imported from directly
from the I-SHARE catalog and many of Benedictine's databases
[More
info.]
- Create your formatted bibliography and export it to
several different document types (Word, HTML, RTF, etc.)
[More
info.]
What else can RefWorks do for me?
RefWorks also allows you to:
- Organize your citations into various folders [More
info.]
- Allow others to view your RefWorks records by giving
them a read-only password. [More
info.]
- Automatically insert citations to your references within
your Microsoft Word document as you type it (requires
optional Write-N-Cite plug-in installed on your computer)
[More
info.]
- Export references to other bibliographic software packages
such as EndNote. [More
info.]
What can't RefWorks do?
- Using RefWorks will help you to organize your citations,
but you are still responsible for carefully reviewing
each resource you cite for its accuracy and appropriateness
for your paper or project.
- While the import filters and export formats are very
good, they are not perfect. You may need to do minor editing
on the records within RefWorks (especially when importing
records) and you'll still need to proofread the bibliographies
RefWorks generates to make sure they are correct.
Where can I get more information about
using RefWorks?
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