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RefWorks in 60 Seconds

  1. Log into RefWorks (If you do not have a RefWorks Account, create one by selecting "Sign up for an Individual Account.")

    Screen shot of RefWork's log in screen

  2. Under "References", select "Add New Reference" from the drop down menu.

    Screen shot of adding a new reference

  3. Select a style for your citation (Such as MLA, APA) from the "View Fields Used by" drop down menu.

    Screen shot of selecting a citation style

  4. Select a 'Reference Type" from the "Ref Type" drop down menu.

    Screen shot of selecting a reference type

  5. Select a "Source Type" from the drop down menu.

    Screen shot of selecting a source type

  6. Fill in the information about your source (Look for the green checkmarks).

    Screen shot of empty fields

  7. Select the "Save Reference"” button.

    Screen shot of the Save Reference button

  8. Under "Bibliography," select "Bibliography."

    Screen shot of the Bibliography button

  9. Select the radio buttons marked "Format a Bibliography from a List of References" and "All References."

    Screen shot of the Bibliography from a List of References button

  10. Select "Create Bibliography."

    Screen shot of the Create Bibliography button

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