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Faculty of NAS: Postgraduate guide: RefWorks

This subject guide provides access to the library's key resources relevant to the field of Natural and applied Sciences. Explore the different resources and contact your Information Librarian if you need any assistance.

Welcome to RefWorks

RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool that allows you to manage your references when writing or collaborating with other researchers. You can use RefWorks to organize, store and share your references, and to instantly create citations and bibliographies.

Creating a RefWorks Account and Login

To use RefWorks, you must first register as a new user:

  1. Go to http://refworks.proquest.com and click create account.
  2. Enter your institutional email address to begin.
  3. Then enter a password to create a new account.

Once you activate your account (you'll receive an email with a link to complete the registration process), you’ll get access immediately and can get started managing your documents.

Creating Bibliographies

YouTube Videos

What is RefWorks Reference Manager https://youtu.be/k_2ehCkZzkY?si=hap2dOeV7SrtGEp6

Accessing RefWorks https://youtu.be/x_VvPQOAXVQ?si=I0nqRch6kSZMfSlS

RefWorks Basic Functionality https://youtu.be/5rVRPJZQfc8?si=3NzrBw81PdjT7k1L

Creating References and Adding Documents Within RefWorks https://youtu.be/BgY9IFpQgS8?si=8AGBr8PjTftZ6iuP

Editing references in RefWorks https://youtu.be/HY6RBwxJvU8?si=SPZUHBl5gUah5Ged

Exporting References in RefWorks https://youtu.be/BZbgck9p76A?si=5eM59bkaOu_c16Dz

Collaboration through sharing in RefWorks https://youtu.be/ds9zkIWSqkI?si=P_b2HWryWY8vw8dS