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How To Install RefWorks in 9 Easy Steps

What is RefWorks and why do I need it? 

RefWorks is a citation management software designed to gather information, organize articles and journals, and cite research. It is also is compatible with library database journals, academic journals, and search engine websites. RefWorks allows teams to share research and information while making citation pages and annotations for research simple and easy.

How to find and install RefWorks in 9 Steps

1. Start by visiting the Montante Family Library website at http://library.dyc.edu

2.  Select the ‘Research Tools’ link in the bottom right, red box

3.  Select “Search Database” link

4.  Select the link for A-Z Databases under databases

5.  RefWorks is the second ‘R’ featured database

6.  Sign in using your D’Youville College email. RefWorks will only work with a D’Youville College email address.

7.  To install RefWorks to the bookmark bar, select the drop down menu with your name located in the upper right corner. Select ‘tools’

8.  Follow instruction by dragging ‘RefWorks’ link into the bookmark bar.

9.  Once installed, you’re ready to get citing!

 

 

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6 Quick Steps To Master RefWorks

6 Quick Steps to Master RefWorks

1.  Once RefWorks is installed, choose an article, journal, or website to cite

(ARTICLE)

(JOURNAL)

(WEBSITE)

2.  After saving articles, journals, and websites to RefWorks, click to the                      RefWorks cite at https://refworks.proquest.com/

3.  Create new folders to keep projects organized and easy to navigate

4.  Share project folders with other students and group members

5.  Create your citation page in a few quick clicks

6.  Change citation format to match the format you need

RefWorks can be found and downloaded through the D’Youville Library database page.

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5 Ways RefWorks Will Help You Succeed This Semester

5 Ways RefWorks Will Help You Succeed This Semester 

RefWorks is a citation management software designed to gather information, organize articles and journals, and cite research. Here are 5 ways RefWorks will help you succeed this semester:

1.  Collect and save articles, journals, and academic essays within one easy to navigate site.

2.  RefWorks continually saves your work without opening too many tabs.

3.  Create a citation page with a click. Change the citation format with another click.

4.  Create folders to organize and manage several projects at the same time.

5.  Share project folders, articles, and ideas with other students and group members instantly.

RefWorks can be found and downloaded from D’Youville Library database page.

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