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An online research management, writing and collaboration tool

With RefWorks you can create a database of resources for your research projects; write notes about the articles, books, websites you read; insert references into your paper; and create a formatted paper or bibliography using the style of your choice (APA, MLA, and many more) in seconds.

   Getting Started 

  • To use RefWorks, you must set up your own RefWorks account.
  • Go to the RefWorks Users Login page and sign up for an Individual Account. 
  • When you sign up for your account, you will receive a confirmation email message that includes UMass Boston's Group Code.
    • The Group Code identifies that you are affiliated with UMass Boston. When accessing RefWorks from off-campus you may be asked for the UMass Boston Group Code before entering your personal login name and password.
    • UMass Boston's Group Code
      • You will need to enter your last name and barcode number to view the UMass Boston Group Code.
  • Once you have your individual account, you can start building and using your own citations database.

RefWorks Workshops

Center for Library Instruction, 4th Floor, Room 4/015

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 ~ 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Basic)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 ~ 2 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Basic)
Monday, October 26, 2009 ~ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Basic)
Thursday, November 19, 2009 ~ 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Advanced)

Questions: Contact Frances Schlesinger - 617 287-5943  

More Information

Questions and Technical Support 

  • Frances Schlesinger, Reference and Electronic Resources Librarian
  • Reference Desk
  • Digital Library Services Department
    • Phone: 617 287-5915  

 

Scope

  • Citations