Using RefWorks

A citation....

• describes a book, journal article, website, or other published item
• gives credit to the originator of an idea, thus preventing plagiarism
• enables the reader to find/retrieve the item you refer to
• includes the author, title, source (publisher and place of publication or URL), and date

A citation manager tool helps you:

Citation management software makes mining and using information resources easier and more effective, helping you to:

• Capture bibliographic and full-text information as you explore
• Organize, evaluate, annotate, and search within your collection
• Cite and list resources in a wide range of bibliographic styles as needed
• Access the information on your desktop or online
• Synchronize your data across multiple machines
• Share your research with others

The benefits are greatest if you use the software on an ongoing basis, and the best time to get started is NOW!

Citation Management Software Comparison

Citation Management Software Comparison