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RefWorks (Software Instruction)

RefWorks online software simplifies the process of research, collaboration, data organization, and writing by providing an easy-to-use tool for citation, bibliography, and reference management. Learn how to build a collection of references.

Create a new RefWorks account

 

1. Go to the RefWorks website (click link below):Click "Create Account"

 https://refworks.proquest.com/

 

 

 

2. Click Create Account. (Do not use "Login from my institution")

 

 

 

 

 

 

Enter College email address; Click "Check"

 

3. Enter your college email address.
    Students -- Username@academic.rrc.ca
    Staff -- Username@rrc.ca

 

    Click Check.

 

 

 

Enter password; Click "Sign up"

 

 

 

4. Create a password
    passwords must be at least 6 characters long and can only contain letters
    (upper and lowercase) and numbers. No special characters, ex #, &, !

 

   Click Sign Up.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check college email for Activation Link

 
 
 
 
 

5. Check your email for the activation confirmation link.


You should now be ready to start using RefWorks! 

 

 

 

 

Having problems? Please contact the Library for assistance.