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Import 16: How can I transfer references from RefWorks into EndNote and EndNoteWeb?

Answer:

1. Creating a formatted text file in RefWorks

a. In your RefWorks account, go to the References menu and choose Export.

b. Select the references you want to export (e.g., All, or by folder), verify the Bibliographic Software button is selected and click the Export to Text File button.

c. The next screen confirms the export is processing.

d. A new Web browser window opens with your references presented in a structured format. If the references do not appear in a new Web browser window automatically, click the Download It link.

e. Save your references to a text file on your desktop by selecting the File menu and Save As. Note: remember where the file is located for importing into EndNote.

f. Now you are ready to import your references to EndNote or EndNote Web.



2. Import the text file into EndNote Web

a. Open your EndNote Web account.

b. Go to the Collect tab, select Import References.

c. In step 1, click the Browse button to locate the file saved from your RefWorks account.

d. In step 2, select "RefMan RIS" on the drop-down list.

e. Click the Import button. EndNote Web will confirm the number of references imported. You may view the imported references by clicking on the Unfiled folder listed under the My References tab.

f. You can move all of these references to a new folder by checking the All button above the title column. Next, select an option on the "Add to…" drop-down list.

3. Import the text file into EndNote see the steps here.



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