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NoodleBib

Noodlebib

Chesapeake College uses NoodleBib as their citation tool of choice. EasyBib also a viable option if you prefer to use it. 

How to get started with NoodleBib step-by-step:

From the NoodleBib login page, enter your email and password then click Sign In. If you do not already have an account, you will need to click the Don't have an account? Register button and fill out the form that follows.

Once you have signed into NoodleBib, follow these steps:

  1. Click the green New Project button on the right.
  2. Create a title for your project, select MLA from the list presented, and leave Advanced selected below. Click Enter.
  3. Now we can add our sources one by one. Open your project by clicking on the title. Click the green New Source button on the right.
  4. In the pop-up window, select where your source came from, and then what the source is.
  5. NoodleBib will then present a form. Add authors and editors (if there are any) one by one. Fill out as many fields as you can.
  6. If any suggestion boxes come up as you are typing, make the corrections they are suggesting.
  7. When you have filled out the form, click the Save button at the top of the page. You can go back and edit at any time.
  8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each of your sources.
  9. When you have a complete list of sources, click the Export/Print icon at the top of the page button.
  10. There are several export options, but for the most part you should choose Print/Export to Word to download your list of citations.
  11. Check to make sure there aren't any errors! If you misspelled something, NoodleBib will not notice, so make sure everything looks right.