A tool for organizing sources and research! You can even create notecards and a works cited page.
How-To…
Note: The Print/Export option allows you to export your citations and notecards to Google Docs or Word.
Other cool features:
Attachments - Upload documents, pdfs, or images that support your research.
To-dos - List any goals or to-dos to keep track of your progress.
Get started with NoodleTools?
Select New Project and then give it a title i.e. Bio Research Project.
Then select Citation Style* (consult your teacher about which they’d prefer you use, but MLA is usually a safe option for most classes).
Citation Style refers to how comprehensive you want the citations to be. If you’re just starting out with research/research projects, I’d recommend selecting Starter and working your way up.
Once you’ve created a project, click on the light bulb (top of page). Here you can input your research question and thesis/hypothesis.
Create a Notecard?
Select New Notecard and give it a title.
Select which source you’d like to associate your notecard with (if any).
Create tags for your notecard(s) to help keep your research organized.
Don’t forget to save all your work!
Create a Citation?
Select New Source.
Then select the location of your source i.e. database, website, print-or-in-hand, file, app, e-book, etc.
Follow the prompts and input any necessary information regarding your source. You can even add annotations to your source.
Once you’ve created a source, you have the option to add an attachment (think a google doc with your own notes), generate an in-text citation, or even submit a question to a NoodleTools expert!
Utilize a Notecard?
This feature allows you to capture a direct quotation, paraphrase the quotation, and jot down any original thoughts associated with the source.