RefWorks

RefWorks is a citation management software that helps you to organize your citations. It helps you format papers and bibliographies in a wide variety of citation styles (MLA, APA, and more).

Use this guide to create your account, save citations, create bibliographies and more!

You can login to RefWorks with Single Sign On (SSO) using your existing BGSU username and password. 

1. Go to RefWorks using the BGSU library link.
2. Click on the "Use login from my institution" drop-down menu.
3. Type in "Bowling Green State University" and select BGSU from the list.
4. You should be directed the BGSU SSO page.
5. Log in using your BGSU username and credentials.
6. You will most likely need to authenticate via Duo.

Step 2: Click on "Use login from my institution"

Step 6: Log in using your BGSU username and password.

If you want to sign up using a non-BGSU email address (gmail, yahoo, etc.):

1. Go to this RefWorks.
2. Click "Create Account"
3. Enter the email address you'd like to use with RefWorks
4. You will be asked to enter a password to create a new account
5. An activation email will be sent - click on the link in the email
6. You will be taken to your new RefWorks account and asked to fill out some basic information

Tools from RefWorks to assist you.