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RefWorks (Citation Manager)

How do I edit information in a reference in RefWorks?

There may be times when the information in a reference is not formatted correctly in an online index/database, or is missing data, and will need to be corrected or added after being imported into RefWorks.

  • Click on My Folders
  • Locate the reference that you would like to edit
  • Click on the box in front of the reference
  • When the record for the reference appears in the right column, click on the Edit the selected document icon (Pencil) in the upper right corner

  • Click on the field you would like to edit and make the desired changes (e.g., missing volume and issue number)
  • Click on Save in the upper right corner

How do I add additional information to a reference?

RefWorks provides the option of adding additional fields to a record.

  • Click on My Folders
  • Locate the reference to which you would like to add additional fields
  • Click on the box in front of the reference
  • When the record for the reference appears in the right column, click on the Edit the selected document icon (Pencil) in the upper right corner
  • Click on the Add more fields... drop-down menu and click on the field you would like to add (e.g., DOI)

RefWorks - Add more fields

  • Enter the desired content in the field
  • Click on Save in the upper right corner