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Microsoft 365: A Comprehensive Resource Guide: Microsoft PowerPoint - Citation

Citation Overview

NoodleTools citation assistance logoOne of the most common questions about PowerPoints is how to do in-text citations and works cited pages in PowerPoint. Citations are extremely important, they make it possible to acknowledge other people's work. There is no specific layout that has been authorized by either the APA, MLA, or Chicago Styles. The resources below discuss several ways to cite in a PowerPoint; but in the end, the correct citation format will be what the professor determines is appropriate.  

General Citation Help

Use this tool to create your citation source list.  It has built-in features to help you!

Step 1. Register and create a login and password for a Noodletools account.

  • Go to Noodletools-Sign in.
  • Off campus?  Enter your ACES ID and BANNER Number first. 
  • Once you get to the Noodletools screen…
  • Click on "REGISTER" and create your own username and password

Step 2. After you sign in, you will be on the Projects page.

  • Click on +New project button and name it
  • Choose your style: MLA, APA or Chicago/Turabian.

Step 3. From the Dashboard of your project you can:

  • Add your research question
  • Add your thesis
  • Add collaborators for group projects
  • Connect to Google
  • Make a ToDo List


Step 4. Click on Sources and create your citations.

Step  5.  Don't forget to log out of Noodletools when you finish.