Citations
The Library provides more detailed citation guidance in the “Cite It Right!” guide.
Many of Oakton’s databases include citation generating tools. When you get an article in a database, you can usually find and copy the citation in your required style directly into your Works Cited (MLA), References (APA), or Noodle Tools (discussed below in the Copying & Pasting Citations video).
Oakton pays for a citation management software called NoodleTools. You can create a personal account, allowing you to save your sources and export your sources to Word or Google Docs in the proper format. Learn how to use NoodleTools with the short videos at the bottom of this page..
Quick Links for Citation Tips
- APA Style Works Cited Basic RulesThis page gives basic guidelines for formatting the reference list at the end of a standard APA research paper.
- APA Style in-text citationsLearn how to cite sources in the body of your paper.
- MLA Sample Works Cited PageReview a completed Works Cited page in 9th edition MLA format.
- MLA Formatting and Style GuideExcellent overview of 9th edition MLA citations.
- MLA In-Text Citations: The BasicsLearn how to cite sources in the body of your paper.
NoodleTools citation manager
NoodleTools is a full featured citation manager that will help you format and save your citations online.
- When you connect to Noodletools with the link provided below, you will be prompted for your Oakton username and password (same as used for D2L and MyOakton).
- Your next step depends on whether you are a returning user or a new user:
Returning user: If you have already registered a Personal ID and Password for NoodleTools, you can Sign In.
New user: If you are a new NoodleTools user, select the "Don't have an account? Register" button to register a Personal ID and Password of your choice (It's easier to remember your NoodleTools ID if you use your myOakton user name).
- NoodleTools This link opens in a new window