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RefWorks is a web-based citation manager that allows you to compile, edit and format bibliographies by importing references directly from online databases or by entering them manually and insert them into your finished paper in the citation style of your choice (eg. APA, MLA). This service is provided to you for free by Dalhousie's Academic Computing Services and the University Libraries.

Get Started

Create an account.

The ID and password are your choice, but you may find it convenient to choose your Dal NetID as your Refworks username. Please note that the username and password are NOT synchronized with your Dal NetID and password. If you change one password, it does not change the other.

Access from on campus or via the VPN service:

Log in to RefWorks

Access from off campus:

Go to the RefWorks Remote Access page

Enter the Group Code which is RWDalhousieU. Then click on Go to Login to login to your account.

Guides and Help

RefWorks allows you to:

  • Create a personal citation database online by importing references from online information databases, text files or by entering them manually.

  • Create a paper with formatted citations and bibliography. Easily make changes to your paper and reformat in seconds. Download Write-N-Cite

  • Import references from a variety of databases using the already created Import Filters. Then, your reference list can be formatted in one of dozens of formats, such as APA, MLA, etc.

  • Searching your RefWorks database is fast and easy - RefWorks automatically creates author, descriptor and periodical indexes when importing so you just click on the word to perform the retrieval. Use Quick Search to search all fields for the most comprehensive results or Advanced Search to narrow your search to specific terms and fields.

  • Several data providers, including CSA, OCLC, OVID, ProQuest, and Elsevier Engineering Village, to name a few, provide a direct export link within their interface. This is an easy way for new users to begin creating their personal database. To see a complete list of service providers: go to http://www.refworks.com/content/products/direct_export.asp.

  • Share a database with students or colleagues and provide them with editing or read only rights