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Using ProQuest RefWorks: A Sequenced Tutorial

RefWorks is a citation management tool that allows users to "collect, manage, organize, and cite your research as well as collaborate with friends and colleagues by sharing collections" of resources (RefWorks, 2016).

OUKL Update

Update from Oakland University Libraries:

The library's subscription to RefWorks will end May 31, 2023.

OU Libraries recommends that users export their references by May 15, 2023. The library has scheduled a series of online workshops in April to transition to users to Zotero, a free bibliographic citation management tool.

Visit our Transition from RefWorks to Zotero at OU guide for workshop dates and registration links, help guides, and more information. Users can also schedule online appointments with a librarian.

Questions: Email us at ref@oakland.edu.

Welcome

Using ProQuest RefWorks: A Sequenced Tutorial

Getting Started

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I need help with . . .

What’s RefWorks?
How do I use it?
Where do I start?

Sharing Resources

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Can I share resources with my project group members?
How do I export my resources?

Getting Information Into Your Account
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How do I move resources I found in Library OneSearch into RefWorks?
How do I import an article from a database?

Creating Bibliographies, Works Cited Lists, or Reference Lists
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Can RefWorks help me build my bibliography?
How can I use it to make my reference list?

Reading and Annotating Documents
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How do I read an article in the RefWorks interface?
Can I use RefWorks to take notes on an article?
How do I highlight things to take notes on?

Installing the ProQuest RefWorks Add-On to Google Docs
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Can I cite while I work in Google Docs?
How do I install the Google Docs add-on?

Installing the ProQuest RefWorks Microsoft Word Plug-In
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Can I cite while I work in Microsoft Word?
 How do I install the plug-in for Word?