How do I create a reference list/bibliography?
There are several ways to create a bibliography or list of references using RefWorks.
- RefWorks Citation Manager app in Word inserts citations and creates references in your chosen style
- Create bibliography creates an alphabetical list of references in your chosen style
- Quick cite allows you to create citations in RefWorks which can be copied into Word to generate a reference list
This guide will provide information on using RefWorks Citation Manager.
RefWorks Citation Manager
RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) is an app available from the Microsoft Office App Store which can be used in Word 2016 and above for Windows or Mac to insert citations and create reference lists.
It is not possible to log into RCM using your College credentials. In order to use RCM you need to set up a password in your RefWorks account.
- Open your RefWorks account, click on your name at the top of screen and select Settings
- If a log in box appears select Log in via my Institution, select Imperial and log in with your College credentials
- Scroll down the page to the Alternate Password section and click on Change Password
- Enter a new password (N.B. this should not be the same as your College password)
To install RefWorks Citation Manager in Word:
- Open a new Word document and select the Insert or Add-ins tab
- Click on Get Add-ins and type RefWorks in the search box
- Select the RefWorks Citation Manager app and click Add
- The RCM app now be available under the My Add-ins menu and in a new RCM tab
- Select RCM from My Add-ins, or from the RCM tab to open the app in a side window
- Log in using your College email address and the RefWorks password you created
- Select Log in with New RefWorks