Using NoodleTools

Logging on to NoodleTools

We have a subscription to NoodleTools for all APS staff and students. Use NoodleTools to create and manage your Works Cited entries, take notes, make outlines, collaborate, and more.

Getting started is easy with your school Google account:

• • Go to NoodleTools.com and click on Log In

  • Choose Sign In / Register with ... Google and be sure to use your school account

  • If you are registering for the first time it will ask a few questions

Using NoodleTools

Citation generators like NoodleTools can help you create your Works Cited page. These are excellent tools to help you stay organized and save time. Just remember, they are only tools: it is up to you as the researcher to make sure all citations are as complete and as accurate as possible.

You can also use NoodleTools to take and organize your notes, create outlines, collaborate with classmates, and get feedback from teachers and or the librarian.

Here are a few quick tips for using NoodleTools to create correct citations:

• Websites. NoodleTools does not support "auto-citing" of websites, because there are some things humans still do better than computers. If you have created a citation through another tool, you can still use the Copy & Paste function to add it to your Works Cited page in NoodleTools. Proofread carefully, however, as no automatic citation generator for websites is perfect.

• Books. To save time, use the ISBN on the back of the book to add it to your Works Cited page. If you only use a portion of a book (for example, a single chapter, essay, or story) then go back and add that information to the citation.

• Databases. All of our research databases provide citations in MLA format. You can use the Copy & Paste function to add them to your Works Cited page. Many also offer the option to export directly into NoodleTools. Always proofread ready-made citations for accuracy.