LibGuides: RefWorks: New RefWorks &amp; Word

Choose the Best Option

You can either use the Write-N-Cite Tool or Refworks Citation Manager to place citations in your Word document. Check the system requirements below to choose the best tool for you.

Write-N-Cite is compatible with Windows computers with Word 2009 to 2016 and Macs with Word from 2008 to 2011.
Refworks Citation Manager is compatible with Windows computer with Word 2016 and above + Word Online and Macs with Word 2016 and above + Word Online.

Write-N-Cite

"Write-N-Cite is a Microsoft Word plugin that allows you to quickly insert and edit citations from your Legacy or New RefWorks account, adding them to your bibliography as you go. Write-N-Cite for Word is available for both Mac and Windows (32-bit and 64-bit)."

Download Write-N-Cite from Refworks
Download Write-N-Cite from Webpage
Write-N-Cite Quick Start Guide
This guide includes information on how to use Write-N-Cite, including inserting citations and selecting a reference style.

Refworks Citation Manager

"RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) syncs with your Cal State LA account so you have quick access to your collected references while writing your documents. RCM lets you add in-text & footnote citations and a bibliography to your document in any of our thousands of citation styles."

Install Refworks Citation Manager
Refworks Citation Manager (RCM) Guide
This guide includes how to install RCM and manage citations with RCM.

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RefWorks

Choose the Best Option

Write-N-Cite

Refworks Citation Manager