NoodleTools is a software platform that helps students:
NOTE: You will need to be logged in to NoodleTools to view all linked help resources. See the "Getting Started" box on this page to create a login.
Always access NoodleTools via the MU Library homepage - this will give you access as an authorized user. You can find it in the Resources box under the Databases A-Z list. Note: you must be logged in to your Monmouth email account to access NoodleTools if you are off campus.
To use NoodleTools, you will need to create a personal login that allows you to organize and store your work. Click "Register" at the bottom of the login box to get started.
Note: You will need to revalidate your user account every school year. To do this, log in to NoodleTools once from on campus.
Source: NoodleTools Help Desk
NoodleTools has a large knowledge base where you can find tutorials and help on a variety of topics, including:
The NoodleTools student guide covers:
This guide for faculty covers the following topics:
Most Monmouth databases include a widget (tool) that creates a citation for most database resources in APA, MLA, Chicago and other styles. While these are very useful to get started creating citations, you should always proofread database-generated citations before using them in a research paper or other project.
There are similar citation generators available in other free and subscription web platforms, including Zotero and Scribbr. Always proofread citations generated by these platforms as well.
The suggested web platform for assistance in creating citations is Excelsior OWL, which also includes modules on creating annotated bibliographies and writing assistance.