RefWorks Guide: How to Use RefWorks at Case
Getting started
Register for an account using the RefWorks link on the Case Libraries Research Databases web site. Or click here to be redirected to RefWorks. This free account will allow you to use RefWorks at any Internet-connected computer anywhere, anytime. If you create your account from off-campus or using the wireless internet, please log in to VPN first. If you do not have VPN running the account you create will be a two week trial.
It is recommended that you use your Case ID and log in to create an individual account. You may have as many accounts as you would like, a seperate log in is needed for each. If you are using RefWorks for a group project, create an account and password that can be shared by all members of the group- do NOT use your Case ID for a group account.
To Access from off campus or when using the wirless internet- you MUST use VPN to authenticate yourself. You may enter the group code you were given in the registration email when you sign in to RefWorks, if you are unable to use VPN. (Note: This information will NOT be given out by Reference staff). It is recommended that you always have VPN running when using RefWorks to ensure access to the Research databases.
RefWorks basics
Before you use RefWorks it helps to understand how it works. RefWorks uses a system of folders to store citations.
You can create as many folders as needed, move citations between folders, and rename or delete folders.
RefWorks has three main functions:
- storing citations (either those you have imported from databases or manually input yourself)
- creating bibliographies
- creating in-text references
Register to Attend a RefWorks workshop through CaseLearns
RefWorks Tutorial
RefWorks Quick Start Guide
Using Write-n-Cite for in-text references (for PCs only)
Transferring references from one RefWorks Account to another
Adding a Citation to a footnote
Using RefWorks with LaTeX/BibTeX FAQ
Using RefWorks with Research Databases
RefWorks has been tested with the research databases listed in the table below.
- Search the research databases using the database interface. Many databases have an option to export records directly into RefWorks. For other databases you must export the records to disk and use the RefWorks import function. The appropriate method for each database interface is described in the database instructions accessed from the table below.
- Direct export may not work if the browser pop-up blocker is ON; turn OFF the pop-up blocker.
- Locate the database name in the table below and click the vendor name in the right column to view Xavier University's instructions for exporting records from that database interface and importing them into RefWorks. The instructions assume you know how to search the database and show how to mark/export records. Print these instructions for easy reference as you search the database you want to use.
- Case Libraries may not subscribe to the specific database used in Xavier University's instructions. However the Case Libraries have other databases from that vendor and exporting database records and importing them into RefWorks works as illustrated in Xavier's instructions.
- For databases not listed in the table below you can manually add citations to RefWorks. On the RefWorks toolbar open References and select Add New Reference.
Databases
The following databases have been tested with RefWorks.
A Special Thank You to Xavier University for creating these wonderful directions.
Compatibility
RefWorks is compatible with the following:
Browsers:
- Internet Explorer Version 5.0 or later (Windows only)
- Netscape Version 6.0 or later (Windows and Mac)
- Firefox 1.X or later (Windows and Mac)
Word Processors:
- Word for Windows 2000 or later
- Word for Mac 98 or later
You can also use any word processor including Ami-Pro, FrameMaker, OpenOffice, StarOffice, Word Perfect or any other program which allows you to save your files as RTF.
Note: Write-N-Cite is only compatible with MS Word. All other word processing software users should use One Line/Cite View for their documents
Write-N-Cite for Windows is compatible with the following applications:
- Microsoft Word 2000 and up
- Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP
- Internet Explorer 5.0 and up
Write-N-Cite for Macintosh is compatible with the following applications:
- Microsoft Word for Mac 98 and up
- Mac OS X version 10.3 or later