Unit 2: Adding References

From Module Reading Lists

You can add reference information from your module reading lists into RefWorks.

Setup

Before you can export directly from the reading list portal, you will need to take the following steps:

  • Click the 'Login' option at the top-right of the screen. The details required to login here are the same ones you use for Moodle.
Login to Reading Lists
  • Go to the 'Settings' (gear) icon at the top-right of the screen.
Add citation manager
  • Select 'Reference Managers'.
  • Click 'Add Citation Managers', and then RefWorks.
  • Enter your RefWorks Login details.
  • Click 'Connect'.
Add RefWorks login details

Exporting records to RefWorks

From your reading list page, you can send resources to RefWorks in a number of ways. You can choose individual items, a section, or an entire list. The sections below will explain each case in turn.

You can copy this URL to share a direct link to this referencing template:

Once you identify the item in the list you wish to add,

  • click on 'Item options' (ellipsis at the right hand side).
  • Next, select 'Export to RefWorks'.
Export single item to refworks

A notification should appear on your screen to let you know whether the export was successful.

You can copy this URL to share a direct link to this referencing template:

Reading lists are often organised into sections. To export a list section:

  • Click the section menu (ellipsis) next to the section title.
  • Select 'Export Section'.
Export section to refworks
  • From the 'Export to' drop-down, select 'RefWorks'.
  • Hit 'Export'.
RefWorks export menu

A notification should appear on your screen to let you know whether the export was successful.

You can copy this URL to share a direct link to this referencing template:

If you want, you can export an entire reading list at once. To achieve this:

  • Click the list menu (ellipsis) next to the reading list title at the top of the page.
  • Select 'Export List'.
RefWorks export menu
  • Now, click the drop-down and select 'RefWorks'
  • Hit 'Export'.
  • A notification should appear on your screen to let you know whether the export was successful.
RefWorks export menu

Back to RefWorks

Any of the above options will add references straight to RefWorks. If it fails for any reason, check you entered the correct RefWorks details in the Reading Lists 'Account Settings'.

You will find your newly imported items in new folders within your RefWorks library.

  • If exporting a whole list or section, the references will be in a subfolder with the same name as the reading list, within a folder called 'Reading Lists'.
Section of whole list export in RefWorks
  • If you exported a single item, it will be in a folder called 'References'.
Single item export to RefWorks