How NoodleTools Works

NoodleTools

Jane Ellen InnesDirector, University Libraries

What We're Covering

1. Accessing NoodleTools2. Creating your NoodleTools Account3. Difference between Student Account and Instructor Account4. Creating a Project5. Creating a Reference6. Annotating a Reference7. Creating an in-text citation8. Exporting references to MS Word

Accessing NoodleTools

From the Cleary Online Library => (http://library.cleary.edu)

• You need to access via the library to create your account.

<= At the NoodleTools Web site (http://www.noodletools.com)

• After your account is created, you can log in at the site

Library Access

Log into the Online Library with your Cleary ID and Password

• Select NoodleTools to advance to the Sign in/Register page

Create or Re-validate your Account from the Log in pageNoodleTools Log in Page

Your account is automatically linked to the university's subscription.

You need your own ID so you can store your work.

Check the Library Blog for instructions on how to revalidate your folder.

New Account

Benefits of Using NoodleTools

1. Step-by-step instructions for creating APA formatted citations (Capstone Milestone #2)

2. Examples of correctly formatted in-text citations3. Provides place for annotations (Capstone Milestone #4 in

many courses)4. Extensive knowledgebase 5. As students become more familiar with NoodleTools, advanced

functions (annotating, outlining) can be used.

Next you'll see how a citation is created.

Creating a Project

Step 1: Click "Create a New Project" on your NoodleTools Dashboard.

Step 2: Select options• APA is automatically selected• Citation Level• Name your project (Project Description)

Step 3: Create your project

Project Dashboard

Creating a Reference

NoodleTools provides step-by-step instructions for creating a correctly formatted reference• Caveat: The reference is correctly formatted if the user reads

the instructions and provides the correct information.

Step 1: Select a Citation Type from the dropdown list and click "Create Citation." Frequently used types are listed first. Let's select Journal

Confirming your Resource

If you are a first time user, NoodleTools provides the opportunity to make sure you are citing the correct type of resource. You can continue using this help screen, or disable it for future sessions.

Data Entry 1: Location Information

Sample Help Screen - URL

Sample Help Screen – Database Title

Data Entry 2: Enter Article and Journal Information

Data Entry 3: Annotating

Completed Data Entry Screen

Completed Reference

In-Text Citation

Exporting to MS WordTo export the reference list to MS Word, select Print/Export to Word from the dropdown list.

Review

• NoodleTools provides step-by-step guidance for creating APA formatted citations.

• End product is only as good as the data NoodleTools receives• Provides in-text citation examples• Exports list to Word (copy and paste into paper)• Can include or exclude citation annotations.

Questions Later?

jeinnes@cleary.edu

Jane Ellen InnesDirector, University Libraries