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RefWorks is an online citation manager that can help you collect, manage and organize sources for research papers and documents. You can read annotate, organize, and cite your research as well as collaborate with friends and colleagues by sharing collections.
RefWorks makes it easy to:
RefWorks currently has two versions, RefWorks and Legacy RefWorks. Accounts in the two versions are not linked. Note that the Legacy RefWorks will be sunsetted sometime in the near future.
Contact Research Assistance to learn how to migrate legacy to new RefWorks.
When you are viewing the information and abstract of an article, look for a link titled "Export," "Download," or "Save." Then, choose "RefWorks" in the dropdown menu or pop up box.
When saving from library resources, an intermediary screen will ask which version of RefWorks you would like to use. Click on the blue button on the to continue on to the newer default RefWorks.
Click the link titled "Export" usually on the right side on a desktop view. Then, choose "Direct Export to RefWorks" radio button.
Click "Cite this item" on the right side of a citation. Then click the link for "Export to RefWorks" under the subheading for Export Citation.
Add the citation to MyMUSE Library by clicking "Save" next to a citation. Then under "My Account" > MyMUSE Library, click the link for Site Library Items. Select citation(s) and then click the blue button for "Export to RefWorks"
See this guide to avoid the exporting from Cite link bug.
Look for "Refworks" in the full information view:
Or, select the three dots in your search results list next to a title, to see these options:
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