RefWorks is a web-based bibliography and database management service. Use it to create, organize and store bibliographic references. These references can be imported from ALEX (the library catalog) and other database searches, or entered manually. The references can then be formatted for bibliographies in many style formats (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).
Refworks can:
be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection. All Hamilton College community members are provided a free, private account. You will be asked to register the first time you use it.
serve as your own personal database of sources and personal notes from your research.
help you organize your notes, and compile your bibliography and footnotes, easily, correctly, from anywhere.
RefWorks allows you to import references from ALEX and many electronic databases. You can conveniently compile a list of sources and save the list online.
RefWorks will help you produce a bibliography using the bibliographic style required by your discipline.
The Write-N-Cite feature, for Windows users, allows you to insert footnotes from your RefWorks database as you are writing your paper. Mac users can use insert footnotes while writing by using the One Line/Cite View feature.
RefWorks lets you annotate citations for an annotated bibliography.
Proper citation style presents your documentation in a consistent and standard format and provides your reader with the information necessary for them to consult your sources.
Different departments, or disciplines, use different publication style formats. Your professors will advise you on their preferred style format to use for your research paper or thesis.
Many citation style guides are available in the library. Examples of the most frequently used citation formats can be found the library's citing sources page. You can also look at the Hamilton College Style Sheet from the Writing Center for information.
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Click on the Scholar Preferences link to the right of the search box.
Go to the "Bibliography Manager" section at the bottom of the page and select RefWorks from the drop-down menu labeled "Show links to import citations into".
RefWorks imports references based on import filters that have been created using data samples from various service providers and databases. Occasionally, there is data that is not imported or data that is imported into an incorrect reference type or field. Any data that is not recognized is reported in the import log.
It's important to check all of your references to make sure the information imported correctly.
Click the View Log button to view information about the imported references. You may see any of the following messages:
"Reference type identifier not found; Use default reference type"
The Reference Type (i.e., Journal, Report, Map etc.) was not defined for the database. RefWorks imports the data using the default Reference Type. The default is the Reference Type most common for that particular database.
"Tag not defined; Not imported"
The data in the field was not imported because the filter did not recognize the tag.
"Source format not found; Import into Notes"
The Source field generally contains several pieces of information such as Volume, Issue, Page Number(s), Year of Publication, Periodical name, etc. The format of this field varies a great deal, and each format must be specifically defined to ensure RefWorks puts information into the correct fields. If RefWorks does not recognize a particular source line format, it takes all of the information as it is in the database and imports it into the Notes field. For this information to be used correctly for bibliography generation, you need to manually insert in the appropriate fields.
"Author pattern not found; Import as is"
RefWorks attempts to import author names in a specified format so that the name is used correctly in bibliography generation. Common formats such as John Smith or Smith, John are imported into RefWorks correctly. If an author format is not recognized, it is still imported into the Author field but may not be in a correct format when you generate a bibliography. If possible, check the author field for the reference and put it in the format required.
"Database identifier in header not found; Use database identifier in reference"
Import Filters are based on the service and the database. When importing, RefWorks looks for a database identifier to direct it to the appropriate filter. Some databases put the database name in a header file, and others put it in the reference itself. The message indicates that the identifier for this reference was found in the reference itself not the header file.
"Database identifier in reference not found; Use default database"
If RefWorks cannot find a database identifier in the reference it is attempting to import, it uses the Database you selected from the Import window.
Can I insert footnotes from RefWorks as I write my paper?
Yes. Follow the directions below to download Write-N-Cite on your computer, and then consult the library's guide to using Write-N-Cite for help getting started.
Windows Users: Download the Write-and-Cite plug-in to your PC. A button will appear on Word toolbar to enable you to insert footnotes and create a bibliography as you write your paper.
Mac Users: Use the One Line/Cite View feature. Consult RefWorks' online help for directions.
As with all your academic work, you should periodically export your RefWorks files to your own computer or storage server (SSS or ESS) space. You can also export the data in a delimited format to use in some other type of database program.
Yes. When you sign up for an account you will be sent an email message with Hamilton College?s group code. If you are off campus you must enter the group code before you can login to your account. Contact a reference librarian at askref@hamilton.edu for more information.
Yes. If using Write-N-Cite from off-campus you must always connect to RefWorks via the library's proxy server in order to be authenticated as a valid Hamilton user.
This can be accomplished by modifying the settings in the Write-N-Cite preferences.
Windows users:
Download the Write-N-Cite plug-in from RefWorks.
Go to Start/Programs/RefWorks/WNC Proxy Configuration Utility
In the box that appears for proxy server information type the following URL: http://ez.hamilton.edu:2048/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
Click OK.
Macintosh users:
Download the Write-N-Cite plug-in from RefWorks.
Activate Write-N-Cite.
Select Preferences from the Write-N-Cite menu.
Select the Proxy option and enter the following URL:
http://ez.hamilton.edu:2048/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
Restart Write-N-Cite for this proxy configuration to take effect.
Can I access RefWorks with a smart phone, mobile phone or PDA?
Yes. For more information you can consult the working with RefMobile page. You will need to login using Hamilton College's group code when using RefMobile. Contact a reference librarian at askref@hamilton.edu or 315-859-4479 if you've lost the RefWorks email you received when you first set up an account. It has the group code.
What happens to my data when I graduate or leave Hamilton? Can I take it with me?
Yes, you can either purchase an individual subscription from RefWorks for $70 per year or you can export your entire database in a format that is compatible with other bibliographic software programs such as EndNote.
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