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 New for 2009 - 2010  
 
Text Box: Help for NoodleTools Use http://www.pasadenaisd.org/pmhs/library to find NoodleTools (Library Web Page)  Step ONE ·   Select CREATE A PERSONAL ID if you have not used NoodleTools before ·         School Name is “PMHS” ·         Password is  _________ (see one of the librarians or pick up this help page in the library) §  CHOOSE A PERSONAL ID ·         Personal ID = first initial & last name ·         Password  =  student ID without the zero ·         CLICK REGISTER   Step TWO after logging in §  CREATE A NEW LIST ·         Select MLA Advanced ·         Name your folder so it is easily recognized. §  If you have a LIST already then open the list folder and begin step three.  Step THREE: Entering Citation ·         Use the drop down box to “select a citation type” (You will need the information from the book or subscription or free web resource) · The most often selected citation types are --Book (print ) --Reference (print ) --Online Database (subscription database) Answer NO to the screen, "ORIGINAL CONTENT CREATED by the DATABASE," then select the appropriate response (Journal, Magazine, Newspaper, Book or Reference Source.) --Online Database  (subscription database) Answer YES to the screen, "ORIGINAL CONTENT CREATED by the DATABASE, IF the article gives NO original print information following the "Article Title." REMINDER: Only encyclopedias such as Britannica, World Book, Compton's are cited as encyclopedias.  Helpful Hints: · Use the Worksheet for Citing Sources as your primary guide. · After typing in an author or editor’s name be sure to click the ADD button! · When selecting a citation type use the option “web page” ONLY if you are citing a FREE Remember: The name of the company is NOT the name of the database used. (Gale is NOT database but is the company.)  

 

 

  
updated: 10/01/09