LibGuides: I want to use RefWorks or other tools: Working with ProQuest Refworks

Making the most of RefWorks

You can explore Refworks by watching these videos:

What is Refworks Reference Manager?
ProQuest RefWorks basic functionality Video (5:12) with captions. This video will cover the basic functionality, looking at the features you will use most frequently in ProQuest RefWorks as you conduct your research.
Exporting References to ProQuest RefWorks Video (2:51) with captions. This short video covers ways to export references from other systems, so users can import them into ProQuest RefWorks.
Creating references and adding documents within ProQuest RefWorks Video (4:01) with captions. This ProQuest RefWorks training session will cover several different ways to add references directly into ProQuest RefWorks, including creating the reference manually and adding a full-text document to read later.
Organising references with folders in ProQuest Refworks Video (3:19) with captions. This ProQuest RefWorks training session will cover ways to organise your references into folders, including sharing folders with other researchers.
Editing a reference in ProQuest RefWorks Video (3:01) with captions. A brief guide on how to edit a reference in ProQuest RefWorks.
Writing with ProQuest Refworks Video (6:50) with captions. This video will cover several tools you can use when writing a research paper and using RefWorks to supply citations and bibliographies. We'll be showing RefWorks Citation Manager, Write-N-Cite, ProQuest RefWorks for Google Docs, and Quick Cite.
ProQuest RefWorks and Library Search Video (1:35) with captions. A brief guide to adding sources from Library Search to your ProQuest Refworks database.
Organising references with projects in ProQuest RefWorks Video (3:44) with captions. This ProQuest RefWorks training session will cover ways to organise your references using Projects.
Editing citation styles in Refworks
ProQuest RefWorks Citation Manager Video (4:53) with captions. This video we will guide you through the newest features for the latest version of ProQuest RefWorks, Citation Manager.

Choosing a referencing style

There are several places in ProQuest RefWorks where you can choose a referencing style. Whichever style you choose check that it conforms to the guidelines for your course.

For APA 6th we recommend: APA 6th - American Psychological Association, 6th Edition
For APA 7th we recommend: APA 7th - Sentence Casing, DOI: https://doi.org/

Most proofreading corrections to references can be made in ProQuest RefWorks, meaning you only have to correct references once even if you use them in different pieces of work. However, because using RefWorks for APA 7th style can alter the capitalisation of titles, you need to proofread titles in your work.

Please note APA 7 is now our standard referencing style which should be used by students unless they are directed by their course teaching team or have agreement to use another style.

Students who have already begun work using APA 6 should consult with lecturers or tutors to see if they can submit using APA 6 for that work, but will normally use APA 7 for any new work. Research students should consult with supervisors on an appropriate referencing style.

Citation Style Languages (CSL)

Under certain circumstance, you may wish or be required to use different referencing styles. In choosing styles for your referencing, you may sometimes see that some of the styles are marked (CSL) after the name. Unless you have been explicitly told to use that CSL version, it's a good idea to pick versions of a style which are not marked CSL.

CSL allows the creation of custom versions of referencing styles, and is sometimes used by universities and other institutions to create their own local variants of a particular referencing style. Unfortunately, this is very easy to get wrong, and badly-coded CSL styles can produce very odd errors. If you are getting strange errors in your citations and reference list, it can sometimes be because you have chosen a CSL version of a style. Choosing a version of the style which isn't marked CSL is often enough to remove the error.

Using ProQuest RefWorks with Microsoft Word Add-ins

ProQuest RefWorks has Add-ins for Microsoft Word and other word processors that allow you to put fully formatted citations from your ProQuest RefWorks account into a document. The add-ins can then generate and update a reference list or bibliography to match your citations. Using an add-in can help you spend less time on referencing and more time writing.

Which Add-in you can use depends on your computer equipment and software.

Advice on installing ProQuest RefWorks Add-ins

Submitting and sharing your work after using RefWorks Citation Manager for Word

RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) works by adding field-codes or Content Control to your Word document. Field-codes ensure that citations and references in your document match information in your ProQuest Refworks account.

It is a good idea to remove field-codes before submitting your work for assessment or publication. Ensure you have a back-up copy and only do this as a final step when preparing your work for submission. Once you have removed field-codes you cannot update citations or your reference list using RCM.

Advantages of removing field-codes:

Makes it easier to make final proofreading corrections to your references. For example correcting the capitalisation of names in titles in APA 7.
Avoids possible conflicts between field-codes and Blackboard submission processes.
May be required when submitting work for publication.

How to remove Field-Codes after using RCM:

Make sure your work is complete and make a back-up copy of your Word document.
Select all content in your document. Windows: Ctrl+a. MAC: Cmd+a.
Right click on selected content.
Click on 'Remove Content Control'