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Writing with RefWorks

RefWorks can be synced with Microsoft Word or Google Docs which will allow you to insert in-text citations and bibliographies as you are writing. You can either use the MS Word add on Write-N-Cite that can be downloaded from the Tools in RefWorks, or you can use the new interface called RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM)  which is a plugin that lets you run a simplified version of RefWorks inside Word.

RCM is the correct plugin if you are using Microsoft Word 365. 
The links below give text instructions for installing the plugins.

RefWorks Citation Manager

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RefWorks - Log in or Create an account

RefWorks can help you save, organize and share references. References can be added to your Microsoft Word documents as in-text citations and reference lists formatted in any citation style you choose. Sign up for a free account (free for WilmU faculty, staff and students). 

RefWorks is web-based, so you can access it on any Internet-enabled device, including your smart phone or tablet.

You may also use RefWorks offline using the Write-N-Cite tool in Microsoft Word. Information on getting started with Write-N-Cite is listed here and the functionality applies to both online and offline usage.

Wilmington University students, faculty, staff and alumni can use RefWorks to:

  • import references from databases, web sites, or other citation managers
  • organize your references into folders and share folders
  • insert references in any format into your research paper
  • create a bibliography