Citation and referencing - Managing your references with RefWorks

Refworks is the primary bibliographic citation management tool supported by the University Library.

Refworks allows the user to:

• import references from text files or online databases, or
• enter your own references
• format references in a wide range of referencing styles

Because Refworks is a web-based product, there is no software to download and update, and you can access your personal RefWorks account from any computer connected to the Internet.

How do I access RefWorks?

Go to the Refworks website if you already have a RefWorks account.
If you do not have a RefWorks account;

1. Go to the Refworks website
2. Click on "Sign up for an Individual Account"
3. Enter the appropriate information and click on "Register".

Once you have registered, you will be able to use your chosen login and password details to access RefWorks.

Please note: for off-campus access it will be necessary to enter an institutional "Group Code" during the login process.
To obtain the University of Ballarat Group Code, please contact the your local campus library.

RefWorks training and support

The RefWorks website contains comprehensive support and training for their product. The following links to the Refworks website provide key information.

• RefWorks FAQ
• RefWorks Quick Start Guide (PDF , 787 KB)
• RefWorks Tutorials

The Library also delivers introductory classes at the start of each semester.

Please note: Staff and students with Endnote libraries are encouraged to contact the Library for information about available support. Higher degree and research students and staff who wish to obtain a new Endnote licence should contact the relevant School.

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• Citation and referencing


• Australian style


• APA style


• Chicago style


• MLA style


• Managing your references with RefWorks