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RefWorks: From Google Scholar

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One-on-one training and consutation are available.

  • Himmelfarb Library Reference Desk  
    Phone: (202) 994-2850
    Email: himmelfarb@gwu.edu
    Text: (202) 601-3525

Google Scholar

Note:  To configure the direct export to RefWorks, you must configure Google Scholar by clicking on the Scholars Preferences link and selecting RefWorks as your default in the Bibliography Manager area.

1. Conduct your search in Google Scholar.

2. Each record displayed will have an Import into RefWorks link.  Clicking on the link will launch the RefWorks login page.

3. Once you log in, you are brought automatically to the Edit view of the reference.  If you do not wish to edit the record, you can navigate to any other area of RefWorks.

4. Your record is stored in your Last Imported Folder.