The document provides a guide on using NoodleTools, including account creation, project setup, reference creation, and exporting references to MS Word. It outlines the benefits of using NoodleTools for APA formatted citations and emphasizes the step-by-step guidance available for users. Additionally, it includes information on accessing the service through the Cleary online library and the importance of accurate data entry for quality citations.

1. NoodleTools
Jane Ellen Innes
Director, University Libraries

2. What We're Covering
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Accessing NoodleTools
Creating your NoodleTools Account
Difference between Student Account and Instructor Account
Creating a Project
Creating a Reference
Annotating a Reference
Creating an in-text citation
Exporting references to MS Word

3. Accessing NoodleTools
From the Cleary Online Library
(http://library.cleary.edu)
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You need to access via the library
to create your account.
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At the NoodleTools Web site
(http://www.noodletools.com)
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After your account is created,
you can log in at the site

4. Library Access
Log into the Online Library
with your Cleary ID and Password
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Select NoodleTools to
advance to the Sign in/Register page

5. Create or Re-validate your Account from the
Log in page
NoodleTools 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.

6. New Account

7. Benefits of Using NoodleTools
1. Step-by-step instructions for creating APA formatted citations
(Capstone Milestone #2)
2. Examples of correctly formatted in-text citations
3. 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.

8. 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

10. Project Dashboard

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Data Entry 1: Location Information

14. Sample Help Screen - URL

15. Sample Help Screen – Database Title

16. Data Entry 2: Enter Article and Journal
Information

17. Data Entry 3: Annotating

18. Completed Data Entry Screen

19. Completed Reference

20. In-Text Citation

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

22. 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.

23. Questions Later?
jeinnes@cleary.edu
Jane Ellen Innes
Director, University Libraries