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Using NoodleTools: A Guide to the App

A guide to creating and using your free NoodleTools account for citations.

Real Questions from Real Students

Below you will find our answers to real questions from students.

Your question not there? Contact us or try the NoodleTools Help Desk.

"Invalid Project Code" When Sharing

Q: It keeps saying "invalid project code" when I try to share with my instructor's inbox. What should I do?

A: First, make sure you are typing in the correct line. There are two - one for the Inbox Name and one for Your Name.

screenshot of Share with a Teacher's Inbox

Next, type in the name of the Inbox slowly and carefully. Punctuation and spaces matter.

Give NoodleTools a chance to give a suggestion for the correct Inbox.

screenshot of inbox search

 

Once you get the suggestion for your class, select it.

PRO TIP: Edit your username to be your real name to help your professor out!

screenshot of filled-in Share box

Click Done.

NoodleTools and Importing to Library Databases

Q: Will NoodleTools automatically correct citations from library databases when importing?

A: No, NoodleTools will not automatically correct citations from the databases. Citations from library databases are generated by machines and may be incorrect. You will need to edit your citations after importing it to NoodleTools to make sure that it follows the correct style. NoodleTools will guide you through this process. 

Please watch the video below for information on what to look for and how to edit these citations.