A Project is the key to using NoodleTools.
- You need a project to create a citation or Works Cited page.
- Create a new project for each research project or assignment.
This page highlights the basic steps needed to create a project and provides a few tips. Get more help by using the links to tutorials and videos from NoodleTools.
Step 1: Project page
The NoodleTools - Project page is the first page you see after logging in to your account.
- Click "New Project" to begin a new assignment
- Or select a Project to continue working on it
Step 2: Create a new project
There are 3 parts to creating a new project.
- Project title: Choose something easy to recognize. The class, title or topic of the paper are good options.
- Citation style: Your choices are MLA, APA, or Chicago/Turabian. If you are not sure, choose MLA then ask your professor. You can change your project to another style.
- Citation level: Use the default setting of Advanced. The other levels are not suitable for College assignments and actually make it harder for you. Starter or Junior are used for elementary and high school-level work.
Video tutorial: "How to create a new project"
Watch this 60 second NoodleTools video "How to create a new project" for a demonstration of the process.
This guide provides basic NoodleTools information. For detailed step-by-step instructions and in-depth information on topics like importing citations from databases or using Notecards use Solutions: NoodleTools Help Desk.