How do I import a reference from PubMed to Refworks?

Answer

1. Select the references you want to export using the tick box to the left of each reference.

2. Click on Send to: drop-down menu (top right)

3. Select Citation manager (under Choose Destination), and click Create File.

PubMed Send to: drop-down menu

5.    Save the file when prompted. Do not open the file and re-save as this may cause your import to fail.

6.   In RefWorks, click on the + Add and Import references.

+ icon within RefWorks and expanded Add a Reference menu

7. Click on ‘select file from your computer’. Click on your file and select ‘open’. Alternatively drag and drop the file into RefWorks.

8 . A pop up box will ask 'What is the format of this file?'  

9. RefWorks should recognise the file type as NLM PubMed. Click on Import.

  • Last Updated Jun 25, 2020
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  • Answered By Sharon Whitfield

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