RefWorks: Write-N-Cite

What is Write-N-Cite?

Write-N-Cite is a utility that allows you to cite your sources from within a Microsoft word document.  It will format both the in-text citations, and the reference list/bibliography automatically.

NOTE: THERE ARE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR USING WRITE-N-CITE FROM OFF-CAMPUS

Downloading Write-N-Cite

For the Vista compatible version, click here.

For older versions of Windows, click here.

For the Mac version , click here.

Click on "Run" when prompted.

Using Write-N-Cite from Off Campus

ASU authenticates to RefWorks through a proxy server, rather than the RefWorks Group Code. This means you must load the WNC Proxy Configuration Utility to access Write-N-Cite from off campus.

     • From the Start Menu select Programs and RefWorks

     • Select the WNC Proxy Configuration Utility

     • Enter:

http://ezproxy1.lib.asu.edu/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true

     • Click OK

After running the utility, when you launch Write-N-Cite you will be directed to the organization's proxy server to login rather than going directly to RefWorks. (Note: Mac users need to restart Write-N-Cite for this proxy configuration to take effect.) For more information, or if you have trouble logging into ASU's proxy server, please contact a librarian.

Using Write-N-Cite

Now each time Microsoft Word is opened, there will be a red "Write-N-Cite" button on the tool bar.  Click to launch Write-N-Cite:

A new window will pop up, prompting a RefWorks log in:

An abbreviated version of the RefWorks database will be displayed.  As you write in Word, click on the "Cite" link next in the Write-N-Cite window to the citation you need to include.

As you go along, the utilitity will input citations with slightly unusual formatting.  Don't be alarmed:  this formatting will be corrected when the final paper version is generated.

When finished writing, choose "Bibliography" from Write-N-Cite menu. 

Select desired citation style

A new Word window will open up, with your document renamed (such as "Final - Test paper").  The in text citations will appear, as well as the reference list/bibliography, according to the style selected.