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RefWorks

A comprehensive guide on using RefWorks. Includes directions and tutorials.

RCM in Word

You can use the Refworks Citation Manager (RCM) to place citations in your Word document. If you previously used the Write-N-Cite feature, you'll want to install RCM to use going forward and may need to upgrade some of your older documents. RCM will automatically update when needed.

RCM in Google Docs

You can also install RCM in Google Docs. While in a Google document, follow these steps:

  1. Select Extensions, then Add-ons, then get Add-ons and search for RefWorksImage of a Google Doc with a purple box around where it says extensions in the tool bar. I window is open in the Google Doc to the Google Workspace Marketspace with a purple arrow pointing to the Refworks add-on.
  2. Select the Refworks Citation Manager tile.
  3. Select Install.
  4. Sign in with Google and select the Google account where you would like to add the RCM add-on.
  5. Review and allow terms of account access.
  6. Select Done on the confirmation screen.
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