RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic manager that allows you to create your own personal database of citations for both academic and personal use. With RefWorks you can:

• Easily export references from electronic databases, the UNT library catalog, text files, websites and more into your account
• Quickly create reference lists for papers and projects in the citation style of your choice
• Insert in-text citations as you write a paper with Write-N-Cite for RefWorks

See the boxes below to start using your RefWorks account, provided to all students, faculty and staff by the UNT Libraries. Visit the RefWorks Library Guide for video tutorials, and basic and advanced functions.

Tips for Using RefWorks

Off-Campus Use 

If you are using RefWorks somewhere other than the UNT campus, you can still use your RefWorks account. Simply enter your UNT email address and the password you created for the account.

Browsers 

RefWorks works best with Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge - avoid using Internet Explorer. If you're having problems with RefWorks, try switching to a different browser.

Pop-ups

RefWorks functions with the use of some pop-ups. Be sure to turn off your pop-up blocker, or add RefWorks as an exception to the blocker.

How to create your Refworks account

RefWorks is available for all UNT students, faculty, and staff through the UNT Libraries. Your account will last as long as the library has a contract with RefWorks. To create an account, follow these steps:

1. New users will need to enter a UNT access code, to set up their account. Contact AskUs@unt.edu to request the access code.
2. When you have obtained the access code, go to the UNT Refworks login page at refworks.proquest.com/signup/university-of-north-texas (this link is also included in the Databases tab and in the Most Requested section on library.unt.edu)
3. Enter the UNT access code and submit.
4. Next complete the registration, and then you can start using your new account.
5. You can now login with your username and password through https://refworks.proquest.com/ wherever you have an Internet connection. 

To explore alternatives to RefWorks, visit our Reference Managers guide.

The UNT Writing Lab is a great resource to use for assistance with formatting style and citation, writing style, organization, flow and more. The Writing Lab now offers online tutoring sessions, so even distance learners can now take advantage of these valuable writing services.

The AAG writing style required by the Annals of the Association of American Geographers and is a variation on the Chicago Manual of Style. Visit the Annals Style Sheet at for guidance on the AAG style.

The UNT Libraries provide print manuals and online style guides to assist you in correctly formatting papers and citing references. The links below take you to manuals and guides for the major citation styles. To see all styles available, visit the Citations and Style Guides webpage.