RefWorks

As the name implies, RefWorks deals with collecting and managing reference material; while making the production of proper citations a snap. RefWorks has the ability to search most of the major university libraries. It is web based and doesn’t require downloading and program installation. A free 30-day trial version is available and its support team is responsive to user’s concerns.

When importing larger than normal libraries, RefWorks gets clunky and often hangs during the process; requiring a restart (translated: time-consuming). Users must be online to use RefWorks. And of course, since RefWorks is web-based, the quality of your internet connection has a great bearing on your user experience. It becomes a problem with slow internet.

RefWorks is a great tool for anyone who has to find, organize, and save research material. Its ability to handle all types of information will delight anyone required to do a lot of research. And it’s so easy to use; you will never have to worry about lost files.