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How to create a RefWorks Account

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Overview

Description: In this article, you’ll find a step-by-step guide on how to create a RefWorks account.

Estimated Time of Completion (ETOC): 5 minutes

Instructions

  1. Visit RefWorks https://refworks.proquest.com/
  2. On the RefWorks home page, select Create account.
    RefWorks home page and login box with Create account link outlined in red.
  3. Enter your captechu.edu email address.
  4. Select Check.
  5. Enter a password.
  6. Select Sign Up.
  7. Check your captechu.edu email and activate your account.
    RefWorks message: To start using RefWorks you must activate your account. Please check your email at [email address] and click the activation link.
  8. Select the link in the activation email. You’re redirected to RefWorks to complete your profile.
    RefWorks complete profile screen.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure you entered the correct spelling of your captechu.edu email address. 
  • Check your junk or spam folders if you don’t find the activation email in your inbox. 
  • Use a recommended browser (Chrome or Firefox). 
  • Visit the RefWorks YouTube video tutorials to learn how to use RefWorks. 

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