Organizing and Citing Sources
Using NoodleTools
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Click New Project
Project Title: AP Seminar Practice
Citation Style: MLA Format
Citation Level: Advanced
Click Submit
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Citation Management
Citation Management: Quickly and accurately create citations | |
(manual citation) | |
(importing citation) | |
Cite from Google Scholar (copy & paste citation) | |
Citation Management
Citation Management: Quickly and accurately create citations | |
(manual citation) | |
(importing citation) | |
Cite from Google Scholar (copy & paste citation) | |
Click New Source
Where is it?
Click Website
What is it?
Click Web Page
Complete as much of the form as possible
URL
Copy the URL
Paste the URL
Date of Publication
Most recent date of access:
Click Today
Contributors
Author’s name
Under Role
Select Author
Author First Name and Last Name
Web page or document/article tile
Don’t ignore NoodleTools Suggestions
Name of the Website
Publisher of the Site
Click the blue Info button
Copyright statement
Click Save
Citation Management
Citation Management: Quickly and accurately create citations | |
(manual citation) | |
(importing citation) | |
Cite from Google Scholar (copy & paste citation) | |
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Citation Management
Citation Management: Quickly and accurately create citations | |
(manual citation) | |
(importing citation) | |
Cite from Google Scholar (copy & paste citation) | |
Click Cite
Click Export to Bibliographic Management Software
Select Export to NoodleTools
Click Import
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ALL our library databases connect to NoodleTools
ALL our library databases connect to NoodleTools
Citation Management
Citation Management: Quickly and accurately create citations | |
(manual citation) | |
(importing citation) | |
Cite from Google Scholar (copy & paste citation) | |
If a source doesn’t connect to NoodleTools but has a citation feature
Click New Source
Choose Website
Choose Journal
Click Quick Cite
Copy the citation
Make sure it is in the right format
Paste
Check the citation is correct
Click Save
Click Export
Click Print/Export to Google Docs
Note-Taking and Annotation
Organize sources and link notes | |
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Click three dots
Click Edit
What is a Source Annotation?
A source annotation is a short summary and evaluation of the source you are using in your research. It helps you and others understand how the source fits into your project. An annotation gives a clear picture of what a source is about and why it matters to your research. It helps you decide if the source will be useful, and it helps others understand your thought process.
How Do You Write an Annotation?
Summary: This is a brief description of what the source is about. You explain the main idea or argument the author is making. This part answers the question, "What is the source saying?"
Evaluation: Here, you explain whether the source is trustworthy, how well the author supports their ideas, and if the information is useful for your research. You might also mention what makes this source credible or why you think it’s reliable. This part answers, "Is this source useful for my project?"
Reflection: In this part, you explain how the source will help you with your research. Does it provide useful information for your argument or help you see the topic from a different perspective? This part answers, "How will this source help me with my work?"
Note-Taking and Annotation
Organize sources and link notes | |
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Click +
Tag your sources!
Source Type
Color Code
Direct link to your sources
Note-Taking and Annotation
Organize sources and link notes | |
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Click New
Direct Quote
Paraphrase
Original Thinking
Give Notecard a title
Outlining and Organization
Arrange sources and notes to support the structure of your argument | |
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Click Notecards Tab
Click on a Notecard to edit it or tag it
Change the color
Label it
Add tags
Add to a pile
Click and drag other notecards to add to a pile and keep ideas together
Detail View
See multiple notecards at the same time
Outlining and Organization
Arrange sources and notes to support the structure of your argument | |
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Click Outline
Click + to add Topics (headings) and Subtopics (subheadings)
Click and drag notecards into your outline
Outlining and Organization
Arrange sources and notes to support the structure of your argument | |
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Under Sharing click +
To share with your Teacher:
Share with a Teacher’s Inbox
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Type name of project inbox:
AP Seminar Practice
To share with other students:
Student Collaboration
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firstnamelastname001@cusdstudent.com
NoodleTools is like having a research coach!
Organized Project Management: NoodleTools isn’t just for citations—it’s a tool to organize your entire research process. You can keep your sources, notecards, and outlines all in one place.
Customizable Citation Styles: NoodleTools allows you to create accurate citations for a wide range of source types, like videos and interviews, and connects directly to database articles.
Guided Citation Help: NoodleTools guides you step-by-step to make sure your citations are correct, while other auto-generated citations often miss important details or make formatting mistakes.
Collaborative Tools: NoodleTools lets you share your projects with your teacher or classmates for feedback, making it easier to collaborate on group work or get help.
Better for Complex Sources: If your source doesn’t fit neatly into a category, NoodleTools helps you figure out how to cite it correctly, while other tools might leave you guessing.
Integration with Databases: Many databases have direct NoodleTools export options, which saves time and ensures citations are formatted perfectly.