Q. What citation format do we use?
A. MLA 8. In Noodletools, choose the "Advanced" option.
Q. Why are there so many blanks to fill in? Do I have to fill in every blank?
A. Noodletools gives you the option to put in as much information as possible. That doesn't mean you have to fill in all the blanks. If you pay attention to asterisks (*) and warning signs (a triangle with an exclamation point in it), Noodletools will walk you through what you absolutely need to put in. If you can't find an author but think it was written by an organization, you can do that. If you can't find a date of publication, don't put one in. If you find you are listing the name publisher/website/container name three times, you need to list it only once.
Q. Can I copy and paste citations from Easy Bib in Noodletools?
A. Yes, but your citation has to include as much information as possible about your source without excessive repetition. Your citation should not have the words "NA" in it. We strongly advise you to create your own citations for websites in Noodletools because that will help you understand who worte and published your source and when.
Learn how to use Noodletools, an online research tool that helps you create, organize, and keep citations and notecards for research projects.
Copy a preformatted citation into your Noodletools with "quick cite"
After choosing the type of citation you are making, click the "Quick Cite" button
On your Gale database article, choose the "cite" button
Choose "MLA" format and export to Noodletools
Make sure you are importing to the correct Noodletools project, then choose "Import Reference"
In this pop up window, the green stripe confirms the citation has been imported to your Noodletools project. Close this tab, go back to your Noodletools project tab, refresh your browser and the citation will populate.
Hit "Save"
When citing a print book (an actual book that you can hold in your hands), use the shortcut of importing the citation using the book's ISBN (International Standard Book Number). The ISBN is printed above the barcode or on copyright page of the book. If you don't have the book anymore, you can look up the ISBN in the library catalog or Amazon.