Citation Managers are software applications that allow you to:
* collect and organize your research
* format references for written assignments
* create properly formatted APA style papers
Use the chart below to choose the best tool for your research assignment.
Citation Manager Comparison Chart
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NoodleTools |
Academic Writer |
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Description |
Web-based tool that walks you through the process of formatting references |
Web-based tool for learning basic to advanced APA style, with academic writing guidance |
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Best for |
Short undergraduate research papers with fewer than 10 sources |
Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students |
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Cost |
Free for Rasmussen students and faculty |
Free for Rasmussen students and faculty |
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Free account required |
X |
X |
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Ability to import references from databases |
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X |
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Automatically export formatted Reference list |
X |
X |
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Write & Cite feature |
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X |
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APA guidance while filling out reference form |
When user clicks into each field |
When user clicks on the ? icon next to each field |
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Ability to create project folders |
X |
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Ability to share projects/references |
X |
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Ability to create formatted Annotated Bibliography |
X |
(coming Fall 2020) |
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Suitable for storing a large library of references for repeated use |
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X |
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Access after graduation |
No access |
No access |
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