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Mastering Citations: Your Complete Reference Companion: RefWorks

Navigate the complexities of academic referencing with our comprehensive guide to citations, ensuring accuracy and academic integrity in your scholarly work.

RefWorks

RefWorks is a web-based reference management tool available through many academic institutions, designed to help researchers organize & share their references and create citations.

Key Features
  • Cloud Storage: Access your references from anywhere with internet connectivity.
  • Easy Reference Import: Import references from databases, websites, and other citation tools.
  • Collaboration: Share references and collaborate with colleagues in real-time.
  • Citation & Bibliography Generation: Generate citations and bibliographies in various citation styles.
  • Integration with Word Processors: Seamlessly insert citations and create bibliographies while writing in Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
  • Annotation Tools: Highlight and annotate PDFs within your library.

The Basics

Installation Guide:

  • Sign Up for RefWorks
  • Step-by-step instructions: 
    • Account Creation: Must sign up with your TSU email.
    • Initial Setup: Set up your profile and customize your settings.
      • Recommendation: After graduation, switch your institutional email to a personal one to ensure continued access.

Basic Setup:

  • Creating a RefWorks Library: Start by creating a new library to store your references.
  • Adding References: Manually add reference, import them from databases, or use the RefWorks browser extension.
  • Organizing Your Library: Use folders and tags to categorize your references.

Tutorials

Explore this tutorial playlist to master RefWorks for efficient reference management and citation generation.

Additional Resources

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