You can add documents from your computer into your RefWorks account. You can use the Upload document drop-down under the Add icon, or drag and drop files.
Tip: If you want to add your documents to a specific collection, make sure you’re viewing the collection first.
Using the Upload document option:
- Click the Add icon, then click the Upload document to browse and search your computer for your file.
- RefWorks will begin uploading the file and extracting any meta data in your Recent area.
- Once the document has been analyzed and uploaded, you can then select the reference and add or edit the metadata.
Using the drag and drop option:
Tip: If you want to add your documents to a specific collection, make sure you’re viewing the collection first.
- If you’re dragging multiple files, RefWorks will create a separate reference for each document. Slightly minimize your RefWorks screen and select the documents you want to bring into RefWorks.
- Drag the documents into the main viewing area. You'll see a circle display for you to drag the documents into.
- Your documents will be analyzed and uploaded and, once complete, you can then add or edit metadata for these new references.