There are many other citation managers available that you may find suits your needs better. These include:
It is important to note Rasmussen University does not provide support in using these tools. However, there are many tutorial available via Google and YouTube searches.
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
|
NoodleTools |
Academic Writer |
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 |
Best for |
Short undergraduate research papers with fewer than 10 sources |
Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students |
Cost |
Free for Rasmussen students and faculty |
Free for Rasmussen students and faculty |
Free account required |
X |
X |
Ability to import references from databases |
|
X |
Automatically export formatted Reference list |
X |
X |
Write & Cite feature |
|
X |
APA guidance while filling out reference form |
When user clicks into each field |
When user clicks on the ? icon next to each field |
Ability to create project folders |
X |
|
Ability to share projects/references |
X |
|
Ability to create formatted Annotated Bibliography |
X |
(coming Fall 2020) |
Suitable for storing a large library of references for repeated use |
|
X |
Access after graduation |
No access |
No access |
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