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RefWorks Introduction: Proofreading RefWorks

Common Mistakes

Bibliography Example

Kim, D., Fisher, D, & McCalman, D. (2009). Modernism, christianity, and business ethics: A worldview perspective. Journal of Business Ethics, 90(1), 115-121. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10551-009-0031-2

What's Wrong?

RefWorks does not always recognize proper nouns. This is such a common error that you will probably find at least one when you proofread your own bibliography. Luckily, it’s an easy fix.

References Example

Brownell, J. E., & Swaner, L. E. (2009). High-Impact Practices: Applying the Learning Outcomes Literature to the Development of Successful Campus Programs. Peer Review, 11(2), 26-30. https://login.trmproxy.mnpals.net/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=41522329&site=ehost-live

What's Wrong?

In APA citation style, every word in the title of an article is NOT capitalized unless it includes proper nouns. Only the first word of the title and the first word after the semi-colon should be capitalized.

Bibliography Example

CHRISTIAN, K., ENGEL, A. M., & SMITH, J. M. (2011). Predictors and outcomes of prolonged ventilation after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. American Surgeon, 77(7), 942-947. 
I like watching Gonzaga basketball, but I prefer reruns of nerdy TV shows

What's Wrong?

Author's names are in ALL CAPS. Some databases put authors or titles in all caps. You can fix this as you proofread your bibliography. To permanently correct it, edit the record in RefWorks.