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English Composition I - ENGL 111
This guide will help you explore your topic and find the sources you need for your out-of-class research paper assignment.
NoodleTools
Use Noodletools to save your sources, take notes, and generate a works cited page.
- NoodleTools (Citation Generator) This link opens in a new window This resource is a useful tool to use while writing research papers to help with recording sources, organizing your ideas and building citations. Users may sign in using their G# but must have their Office 365 account open first. Once signing into Office 365, users can sign in to Noodle Tools under 'Access via G Suite' and connect using the 'Sign in with Office 365' button. If you're struggling with access to Noodle Tools, we have an answer that may be helpful in our FAQ.
At the Sign in screen, select the option to Sign in / Register using Microsoft 365.
If you are not already logged in to Lion's Den or the library's databases, you will be prompted to enter your RVCC email or G# and password. Follow the prompts to log in using your RVCC password.
How to create a new project in NoodleTools
In order to import citations from the library databases, you must have a project set up in your NoodleTools account.
This video walks through the steps of starting a new project.
Be sure to select Advanced for citation level when you start your own projects.
More tips on using NoodleTools
- How to create a sourceLearn how to save the information about your sources in NoodleTools.
- How to Create NotecardsYou can add notecards to the sources that you save in NoodleTools, which is helpful for paraphrasing the source in your own words or recording quotations that you may want to include in your paper.
- How to Use Quick CiteQuick cite lets you copy and paste a pre-formatted source reference from a website or online database
- How to Export Your Works Cited / References ListYour sources can be exported to Word or GoogleDocs in a formatted Works Cited or References list.
- Exporting Citation Data from Ebsco Directly to NoodleToolsYou can export a citation directly from Ebsco databases into NoodleTools. Note: If you would like to save your citations to your NoodleTools account, ensure you are signed in to your account before beginning to export citations.