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How Do I Import References from Library Databases Into RefWorks?

These directions apply to the following:

  • Google Scholar

1. From the Google Scholar search page, click on the Scholars Preferences link.

2. Scroll down to the Bibliography Manager section.

3. Select "Show links to import citations into" and choose RefWorks from the dropdown menu.

4. Click Save Preferences.

5. Conduct a search in Google Scholar.

6. Each record will have an Import into RefWorks link. Click on the link to log in to RefWorks.

7. After you have logged in, you are brought to the Edit view of the reference.

8. The reference is stored in the Last Imported folder.

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