Overview

Write-N-Cite is a utility that allows users, who meet the compatibility requirements, to run an abbreviated version of RefWorks in their word processor. This version of RefWorks displays Author, Title, and Year Only, with a full view option available if needed.

With Write-N-Cite, you can cite references in a manuscript with the click of a button. The abbreviated version can be set to Always on top so that it stays in place as you are typing your manuscript and generating your bibliography. The utility installs a Write-N-Cite button on your desktop as well as an Add-in to your Word toolbar (Windows users only) and a menu option in Word, under Tools for launching Write-N-Cite.

Write-N-Cite Compatibility Requirements

Write-N-Cite for Windows is compatible with the following applications

Write-N-Cite for Macintosh is compatible with the following applications:

Installing & Configuring Write-N-Cite for Windows

1. Login to RefWorks if you have not done so already.
2. Select Write-N-Cite from the Tools drop down menu at the top of the screen.
3. Click on For the Windows version—Click Here to download the plug-in.
4. Click Save if another window appears and save to desired location
5. Close RefWorks. You will automatically be logged out.
6. Find the RefWorks plug-in (wncinstall.exe) and click to start installation.
7. When asked to restart your computer, click OK.
8. Go to Start > Programs > RefWorks/WNC Proxy Configuration Utility.
9. Enter the proxy server URL:
   http://ezproxy.library.und.edu/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
   
   Restart Write-n-Cite, after the computer restarts open Microsoft Word and you will see the red Write-N-Cite button on the tools bar.

Installing & Configuring the Macintosh Write-N-Cite

Note: Note: Do not install Write-N-Cite with Microsoft Word running

1. Log in to RefWorks if you have not done so already.
2. Select Write-N-Cite from the Tools drop down menu at the top of the screen.
3. Click on For the Mac version--Click Here to download the plug-in.
4. After downloading the file, drag Write-N-Cite to your Applications folder.
5. Launch Write-N-Cite file.
6. Select Preferences from the Write-N-Cite menu.
7. Enter the proxy server URL:
   http://ezproxy.library.und.edu/login?url=https://www.refworks.com/Refworks/?WNC=true
   
   Restart Write-N-Cite for this proxy configuration to take effect.