To add a full-text article to an existing reference in RefWorks, follow the steps below:
- Find the full-text article in the Library and save it to your computer. For help finding a specific article, see our Library FAQ on Finding Specific Articles.
- Login to RefWorks and locate the reference for which you would like to add the full-text article. Click on the reference to display the details on the right-hand side of the screen.
- Click on the Edit icon shaped like a pencil, as shown below, to modify the reference.
- Under the Edit mode for the reference, scroll to the Attachments field and select Add an Attachment to upload a PDF or .doc from your computer. Click Save to finalize the document upload to the reference.
- It may take a few moments to upload and analyze the file. Once your full-text has been uploaded, you will see the Read button and the first page of the article as shown below.
*As part of our commitment to providing reliable, accessible, and forward-looking research tools, the NU Library will be transitioning away from RefWorks at the end of this year (12/31/2025). We’re excited to support our community in making the move to Zotero, a powerful, user-friendly citation manager that’s widely used across academic institutions and ensures continued access after graduation: https://resources.nu.edu/zotero We will be offering additional webinars in the coming weeks for those of you who would like to export your files from Refworks to Zotero. If you decide Zotero isn't for you, we'll provide information on other citation management options. We’re here to help you make the most of your research tools—now and in the future!
