RefWorks: Frequently Asked Questions

Importing References into RefWorks

• What are the general methods for importing references into RefWorks?
• How do I import references from a specific database?
• How do I use RefWorks with the Library Catalog?
• How do I import references from Microsoft Access, Excel or Word?
• How do I move references from a different bibliographic management system (e.g., EndNote or Zotero) into RefWorks?

Writing Papers with RefWorks

• How do I create a list of references?
• What is Write-N-Cite?
• How do I install Write-N-Cite?
• How do I use "One Line/Cite View" (an alternative to Write-N-Cite)?
• How do I modify an in-text citation or footnote?
• How do I include a specific page number in my in-text citation?
• How do I use RefWorks to format my footnotes or endnotes?

Account Issues

• How can Alumni continue using RefWorks?
• I am working on a group project. Can we share an account?
• I've forgotten my login name and password. How can I get them?
• What's our "group code".  It's RWUSanFrancisco. 

Tutorials and Guides

• Introducing RefWorks (1 page guide covering the basics)
• RefWorks QuickStart Guide (7 page guide with more in-depth information)
• RefWorks 2.0 Fundamentals Workbook (Get hands-on  practice using RefWorks)
• Video Tutorials