What is RefWorks?

RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database manager that allows you to createyour own personal database by importing references from text files or online databases and other various sources.

You can use these references in writing papers and automatically format the paper
and the bibliography in seconds.

RefWorks helps you to:

Organize your research
Include citations while you write your paper
Build a bibliography in dozens of styles
Import references from many data sources or add them manually
Create bibliographies in different document formats (Word, RTF, HTML, etc.)

How do I access RefWorks?

Sign up for an individual account by clicking on the RefWorks icon. If you are using Refworks from off campus, you'll need NSAC's group code which is rwnsac

Off-campus users will be asked for NSAC's Group Code when you create your account, and each time you login to your account from off-campus.

You will receive a confirmation email from RefWorks when you create your account.

What is Write-N-Cite?

Write-N-Cite is a utility that allows users to run an abbreviated version of RefWorks in their word processor. This version of RefWorks displays Author, Title, and Year Only, with a full view option available if needed.

With Write-N-Cite, you can cite references in a manuscript with just a click of a button. Write-N-Cite for Windows III also allows you to work on a paper and format a bibliography offline.

How to getWrite-N-Cite

Intall Write-N-Cite on your computer under the RefWorks Tools tab. You have to install it on every computer that you want to use with Microsoft Word.

When you use Microsoft Word, you'll see a Write-N-Cite button, or check under Tools or on your desktop.

RefWorks Help

RefWorks Quick Start Guide
A short document that gives you the basics on using RefWorks. These Quick Start guides can also be accessed in your account in several different languages.

RefWorks Tutorial
A thorough self-paced online tutorial that takes about 1 hour to complete. Your RefWorks account also has links to several other types of tutorials, including RefWorks Fundamentals and Advanced Tutorials, Webinars and Workbooks.