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RefWorks : Edit References

An essential tool for managing your research projects.

Edit References

Citation managers are only as good as their bibliographic inputs. Thus, make sure to double-check your citations and edit incorrect or improperly formatted information.

Edit your References

1) Click a reference, and then click on the pencil icon to edit bibliographic information.

2) Make sure the REF TYPE is correct, and click the individual fields to make edits. Then click SAVE

Common RefWorks Errors

  • All caps in title
  • Formatting inconsistencies with author name
  • Email addresses in the author name field
  • Reference type incorrectly assigned (Journal article instead of book, etc)

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