To find your research project page follow these simple directions:

Open the RHMS webpage1.

Click on STUDENTS2.

Click on RESEARCH PROJECTS3.

Locate your research project page4.

Click on the link to open the page.5.

1. Research Project PagesWednesday, December 07, 20111:41 PM

A. Project Pages Page 1

Bookmarking your project page will allow you to quickly find your resources. We will bookmark this page to the bookmark toolbar.

After you locate your page, click the on the toolbar ONCE.

A bookmark will appear for that page.

To RENAME the bookmark right click on the bookmark name and click on RENAME.

To DELETE a bookmark right click on the bookmark name and click on DELETE.

2. Bookmarking a WebpageWednesday, December 07, 20111:36 PM

A. Project Pages Page 2

Create a new tab in Internet Explorer1.

Let the page load2.

Click on your research project bookmark3.

3. Setting up a New TabWednesday, December 07, 20111:35 PM

A. Project Pages Page 3

Click on the Noodletools Link.

Type in your PERSONAL ID (the number you use to log into the computer)Type in your PASSWORD (rockyhill)

Your computer login number

rockyhill

Click Sign In

Logging Into Noodletools

1. Logging Into NoodletoolsWednesday, December 07, 20111:32 PM

B. NT Basics Page 4

If the Edit Profile screen appears, make sure that the INITIALS and PHONE areas are filled in.

Click SAVE PROFILE

Then the PROJECT DASHBOARD will appear.

Updating Your Profile

Fill in ONLY:Your Initials (with your first and last initial)PHONE: Put in 0000

2. (if needed) Updating your ProfileWednesday, December 07, 20113:09 PM

B. NT Basics Page 5

Click on the CREATE A NEW PROJECT button.

Add a description name (i.e. the title of the project-capitalized)

Creating a New Project

3. Creating a New ProjectWednesday, December 07, 20111:33 PM

B. NT Basics Page 6

Do NOT changeProjects Style Settings

Type TITLE here

Click CREATE PROJECT

Select JUNIOR

B. NT Basics Page 7

This is your project dashboard.

Do NOT use the back button

Use the navigation bar

Type in your research question and click SUBMIT.Click on the CLICK TO EDIT to start typing.

Type in your thesis statement and click SUBMIT.(If this is required by your teacher)Click on the CLICK TO EDIT to start typing.

Type here

Click here to start typing

Click the SUBMIT button when you are done typing.

Type here

Click the SUBMIT button when you are done typing.

Preparing the Dashboard

4. Preparing the DashboardWednesday, December 07, 20111:33 PM

B. NT Basics Page 8

You need to share your project with your teacher so that he/she can give you timely feedback as you work. This will allow you to make changes as you go along; thus earning you a better grade.

Click on SHARE PROJECT WITH A TEACHER'S DROPBOX.

In the ASSIGNMENT DROP BOX box, type in your teacher's last name and period (no spaces). Select the correct choice.

Type YOUR first and last name in the FIRST AND LAST NAME BOX.

Type Your first and last name here

Click SHARE PROJECT

Your dashboard should look like this:

Sharing Your Project

5. Sharing a ProjectWednesday, December 07, 20111:33 PM

B. NT Basics Page 9

Thesis typed in.(if required)

Shared with your teacher(Check to make sure it is shared with the correct teacher)

Research Question typed in.

B. NT Basics Page 10

Click NOTECARDS on the navigation menu1.

You will find the outline to the right of the page:

Double click Topic and type in your text.2.

To add a topic or subtopic click on the3.

To change the indent level (move it left or right) use 4.

Video: How to Type an Outline

OUTLINE PURPOSE: An outline sets a purpose for your research.

Periodically, you should drag your notecards into the outline. This will help you figure out what you need to look for in your research as you continue on.

1. Typing an OutlineWednesday, December 07, 20111:33 PM

C. Outlines Page 11

Outline for NoodleTools Notes

YOUR NAMEI.

A. Hook (My idea card)

B. *Background Info

II. Introduction

D. Thesis Statement (My idea card)

C. *Opposing View

A. *Detail 1B. *Detail 2

III. Reason 1 (write your first reason here)

A. *Detail 1B. *Detail 2

IV. Reason 2 (write your second reason here)

V. Conclusion (My idea card)

VI. Extra Notecards

*You must have at least one notecard wherever there is a star (*)

Gr 8: Persuasive Essay OutlineMonday, November 26, 20128:42 AM

C. Outlines Page 12

Find the article or website you want to use as part of your research. You will need to know if it's a magazine article, newspaper, reference database, book, e-book, or website.

1.

Click BIBLIOGRAPHY on the navigation menu2.

Select the CITATION TYPE and click on CREATE CITATION3.

An informational page will appear that tells more about the source you selected. If you need more information about your source or you are not sure that you have selected the correct source, the links provided can help you decide.

4.

Click Continue.5.

Select the type of citation it is-is it a PRINT, WEBSITE, DATABASE, etc.? Hover over the type for a definition. Click on a tab to make your selection.

6.

Creating a Citation

1. Creating a Citation1:27 PM

D. Citations Page 13

Click on a tab to make your selection.

A handy MLA guide is now available for your use. This will assist you in reading a citation at the bottom of any online source.

7.

If you cannot find an author, don't fill it in

There may be multiple authors-add them one at a time

About the Authors○

Newspapers usually have a city, state or country name-or words like: tribune, post, times, etc. in the title

Do NOT copy punctuation or < > (Noodletools will put that in for you)

You MUST fill in the database name

Some fields are required-that means fill them in!

Do not fill in edition or page numbers

If there is a link/URL in the bottom citation-use that, not the one in the address bar!

Helpful Hints○

Use the MLA guide to help you read a citation.○

Fill out the information asked for. If you are completing a citation for an online magazine or newspaper article you can copy it directly from the citation found at the bottom of the article.

8.

Click on SAVE (at the bottom) when you are done.9.

Your citation will appear in the proper format.10.

(If you copied the correct URL, your web link will work.)

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D. Citations Page 15

Copy the citation from the bottom of the online magazine or newspaper article.

1.

Click on bibliography button in the navigational toolbar2.

Select the CITATION TYPE and click on CREATE CITATION3.

Click CONTINUE when ready4.

Quick cite: COPY & PASTE A CITATION5.

Quick Cite

2. Quick CitingMonday, October 15, 201211:04 AM

D. Citations Page 16

Quick cite: COPY & PASTE A CITATION5.

Paste the citation in the box titled: Manually-edited citation:6.

Click SAVE7.

D. Citations Page 17

IF you cannot find an author, don't fill it in○

There may be multiple authors-add them one at a time○

About the Authors•

MANY of the sources have an MLA citation found at the VERY bottom of the source-use this if it is available!

○

Newspapers usually have a city, state or country name-or words like: tribune, post, times, etc. in the title

○

Do NOT copy punctuation or < > (Noodletools will put that in for you)

○

You MUST fill in the database name○

Some fields are required-that means fill them in!○

Do not fill in edition or page numbers○

If there is a link/URL in the bottom citation-use that, not the one in the address bar!

○

Helpful Hints•

How to Read a Citation (.pdf file-click to open)

You MUST create a NEW citation every time you use a NEW source (magazine article, newspaper article, reference database, book, e-book, or website).

Important ItemsThursday, December 08, 20111:27 PM

D. Citations Page 18

In the BIBLIOGRAPHY SECTION of your project select the citation that your information came from

1.

Click on NEW2.

Titlea.

Direct Quotation (copy and paste from article)b.

Paraphrase (the quotation in your own words)c.

Fill in ONLY the: 3.

Creating a Notecard

1. Creating a NotecardThursday, December 08, 20111:48 PM

E. Notecards Page 19

Click SAVE4.

E. Notecards Page 20

Click SHOW next to the citation to view your notecards1.

Click EDIT next to the notecard you want to change2.

Make changes/additions as needed 3.

Click SAVE4.

Viewing/Editing a Notecard

2. How to View or Edit a NotecardThursday, December 08, 20112:27 PM

E. Notecards Page 21

Click SHOW next to the citation to view your notecards1.

Click EDIT next to the notecard you want to change2.

Select the correct source using the SOURCE pull down menu

3.

Click SAVE4.

Changing the source of a notecard

3. Changing the Source of a NotecardThursday, December 08, 20112:29 PM

E. Notecards Page 22

Click NOTECARDS on the navigation menu1.

Click MOVE 10 on the notecard tabletop.2.

Click on a notecard to drag it to the outline.3.

Add it to the outline by dropping it ON TOP OF the section you would like the notecard to fall under.

4.

Video: Adding Notecards to an Outline

4. Adding Notecards to an OutlineThursday, December 08, 201110:53 AM

E. Notecards Page 23

Click NOTECARDS located on the navigation menu1.

Click the print button under NOTECARD TABLETOP2.

Select EXPORT TO WORD3.

Click SUBMIT4.

Select EXPORT ALL NOTECARDS and click SUBMIT5.

URL•PAGE NUMBERS•TAGS•VISUAL CUES•MY IDEAS•HISTORY/CREATOR•

Uncheck: 6.

Click SUBMIT7.

Click on the CLICK HERE link to bring up the Word Document8.

5. Printing Your NotecardsThursday, December 08, 20112:28 PM

E. Notecards Page 24

Click OPEN-be patient, it may take a few seconds for the document to open.

9.

Once the notecards appear, erase the word UNPILED and

type in YOUR NAME.10.

Click the FILE menu and select PRINT.11.

Select the correct printer (see the orange strip at the top of the monitor for more information).

12.

Click the BIG PRINT BUTTON to print.13.

ERASE UNPILED

TYPE IN YOUR NAME

E. Notecards Page 25

Click NOTECARDS located on the navigation menu1.

Click the print button under OUTLINE2.

Select PRINT OUT LINE WITH NOTECARDS3.

Click SUBMIT4.

URL•PAGE NUMBERS•TAGS•VISUAL CUES•MY IDEAS•HISTORY/CREATOR•

Uncheck: 5.

Click SUBMIT6.

Once the outline appears, click the FILE menu and select PRINT7.

Printing Your Outline

1: Printing Your OutlineThursday, December 08, 20112:28 PM

F. Printing Page 26

Click BIBLIOGRAPHY on the navigation menu 1.

Click PRINT/EXPORT2.

Select PRINT/EXPORT TO WORD3.

Add your name and clean up your bibliography as needed4.

Click on FILE and select PRINT5.

Printing Your Bibliography

2: Printing Your BibliographyThursday, December 08, 20112:28 PM

F. Printing Page 27

Now it is time to begin researching your project. To do this you will need to reopen the research project page and use the resources listed to find the information you need.

[Approve] Websites•Magazine Articles•Newspaper Articles•Reference Databases•Books [print & e-books]•

Remember, your information can come from:

When you cite your sources you will have to remember which type of source it is.

Intro: Researching a TopicWednesday, December 07, 20111:35 PM

Research Tips Page 28

To research a topic:

Open your Noodletools project in one [Internet Explorer] tab1.

Open a second tab in Internet Explorer and find an article, website, e-book, or reference database you can use for your research

2.

Cite your source in Noodletools3.

Create notecards from your source-be sure to connect the notecards to your source

4.

Cite the source in Noodletoolsa.Create notecards from your source-be sure to connect the notecards to your source

b.

Once you have taken all the information from your first source, find a second source and:

5.

Repeat until you have met the project requirements6.

A. Steps to ResearchingThursday, December 22, 20118:38 AM

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Click on the provided source links 1.

Use keywords to search for your topic.2.

Once you click SEARCH, you will be given a list of articles that pertain to your subject. Read the titles and summaries to help you decide if you it matches your subject.

3.

If you find an article that matches your topic open it by clicking on the title link.

4.

B. Finding Your InformationFriday, December 16, 20112:10 PM

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Once you find an article that contains information you can use , you will need to cite it.

5.

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Statistics•Experts' statements•Facts•Supporting details/reasons•

Evidence can be:

Health Benefits: If you do this, you will be healthier and feel better•

Transportation Benefits: If you do this, you will decrease your time driving•

Environmental Benefits: If you do this, you will help me save the environment•

Economic Benefits: If you do this, you will save money•

Quality of Life Benefits: If you do this, then your life will be better•

Social Justice Benefits: If you do this, you could help others be equal to you and be a part of a community

•

Possible Arguments for your Solution:

Amazing Fact/Startling Statements: Something that makes your audience go "WOW, I didn't know that!" or "Ohhh! I didn't think about that."

It hooks in your audience and they will want to hear more!

Call to Action: Is asking your audience to join you and do what you ask them to do.

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Important Messages: AHAs!•

What Should I Look For?Thursday, March 01, 20128:29 AM

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