You can create citations in RefWorks to copy to your document, or more conveniently, you can add them while working in your document using a RefWorks add-on. In addition, the add-ons enable you to manage the citations in the: delete, add, restyle, and so forth.
To add RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) to your Microsoft Word Online or Desktop account:
Microsoft Word Online/Desktop: Home-> Add Ins (may need to click the horizontal 3 dots to see the option)-> search for RefWorks
Connect to your account by using your login information
Will need to add to both Word Online and Word Desktop if you would like to use RefWorks RCM in both places
The tool should always be visible after you’ve added it
- As of April 2025, you will no longer have access to the Write-N-Cite program. You will need to install the RefWorks RCM program, detailed above, before April 2025 to continue with the program integrations
Provides read-only access to your RefWorks account, enabling you to view and insert your previously collated references into your document, formatted using previously defined citation styles.
You can add in-text and footnote citations. Adding a citation also adds a bibliography to the end of the document. As you add or remove references, the add-on automatically updates the bibliography.
When you share your document with another user who is using RCM for Google Docs, they can edit and delete any RefWorks references in the document and can add their own references to the document.
Every time you log into RCM for Google Docs, it automatically reflects your most up to date RefWorks account references and citation styles.
To add RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) to your GoogleDocs account:
GoogleDocs: Extensions->Add Ons-> search for RCM-> add extension
You will need to give permission for your account to connect to RCM
After installed, click back on Extensions and you will see Refworks Citation Manager listed
Click on “manage citations” to allow access to your account and connect to your RefWorks account