RefWorks

Getting Started: Go to http://libraries.stjohns.edu/refworks/

First time users:Sign up for a RefWorks account, following the on-screen prompts.  (Note: RefWorks and Write-n-cite work are compatible with University-issued computers; for use at home and abroad, check the compatibility requirements.)

Off-Campus Access: When accessing RefWorks from off-campus, you will need to enter your St. John’s login prior to your personal RefWorks login.

Tutorials: Flash-based tutorials are located at http://www.refworks.com/tutorial.  Text-based tutorials are located at: http://www.refworks.com/Refworks/help/Refworks.htm

Contact Us: For more information or to schedule a training session for your department: refworks@stjohns.edu. For technical support using RefWorks contact RefWorks support (775) 327 4105.

RefWorks FAQs:

1. Entering & Importing References into RefWorks
2. Managing your References
3. Using RefWorks to Cite Sources and Create Bibliographies
4. Finding References in your RefWorks Account

RefWorks Features

Build your own reference database:  Begin to build your personal database of references and articles by importing citations directly from subscription databases (ex: ProQuest, Ebsco, PubMed, CSA, etc), from the Libraries’ Catalog, from other reference manager programs (ex: EndNote or RefManager), or from website sources via RSS feeds and more.  You can also enter references manually. More directions on importing resources using RefWorks.

Organize references:  Create folders and let the organizing begin! One resource/article may be stored in one folder or in several folders simultaneously – ex: an article could be saved in folders for two different classes and also in a folder for curriculum committee discussion and review.  More directions on folders.

Add notes:  You can edit the citation records in your account, and create notes on the resource in a special NOTES field.  Select a few resources and save them as an annotated bibliography! More directions on editing references.

Incorporate references directly into Word documents:  Using the RefWorks application called “Write-n-Cite,”  users can incorporate both parenthetical and bibliographical citations directly into documents. More information on using Write-n-Cite.

Use multiple citation formats for customized output:  RefWorks allows users to arrange “output” for references, choosing from hundreds of citation styles, from the most common to a specific journal style.  For example: 10 resources can be incorporated into a draft of an article using the Journal of Applied Physics style format and then the same 10 resources could be exported into a webpage file according to APA format. More on different output styles.

Search:  Quick Search and Advanced Search features allow for quick retrieval of resources. More information on using search features.