noodle bib instructions summer 2012
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NoodleBib InstructionsCreating citations in MLA, APA, or Chicago style
Access instructions
Go to www.hgtc.edu/library
• Click on the Citations tab
• Click on NoodleBib Full Version (if you only need to cite one or two sources, you may want to consider NoodleBib Express)
• Make note of the username and password if you are off-campus
• Login using your Personal ID and password if you are a returning user, or create a free new one
• Click on Create a New Project
…but if you mess up, you can change styles later!
Choose a styleChoose a style
Name your projectName your project
If you wish, you can describe your research assignment on
the Dashboard screen.
If you wish, you can describe your research assignment on
the Dashboard screen.
Another optional feature is the To Do List that helps you stay organized
Another optional feature is the To Do List that helps you stay organized
Not only can you cite your sources, you can make notecards, outlines, and
even open a paper in Google Docs
Not only can you cite your sources, you can make notecards, outlines, and
even open a paper in Google Docs
Click on Works Cited to begin citing your sources
Click on Works Cited to begin citing your sources
Bibliography Screen
Choose the best match for your source from the drop-down menu
Choose the best match for your source from the drop-down menu
If possible, copy-and-paste from your sources to avoid
spelling errors
If possible, copy-and-paste from your sources to avoid
spelling errors
Correct errors on the fly!
Correct errors on the fly!
Watch the citation “build” as you type
Watch the citation “build” as you type
PartPart
WholeWhole
If you are citing a book, search WorldCat’s library catalog for your item for
faster citing
If you are citing a book, search WorldCat’s library catalog for your item for
faster citing
Identify your bookIdentify your book
If you find your book in WorldCat, review and edit the elements
(We’ve done some checking already!)
If you find your book in WorldCat, review and edit the elements
(We’ve done some checking already!)
Each cited source is saved to your list
If you have more sources, no problem, simply follow the previous instructions again
Each cited source is saved to your list
If you have more sources, no problem, simply follow the previous instructions again
No more “refinding” problems!Save (and mark up)
your own copy of a Web source.
No more “refinding” problems!Save (and mark up)
your own copy of a Web source.
See how to make your in-text reference for MLA or APA style
See how to make your in-text reference for MLA or APA style
…or the full and shortened footnote for Chicago style
…or the full and shortened footnote for Chicago style
Or a footnote and shortened footnote for
Chicago style
Or a footnote and shortened footnote for
Chicago style
Get help when you need it!
Get help when you need it!
Analyze your list (optional)
Format and export your bibliography to a word
processor (or Google Docs)
Format and export your bibliography to a word
processor (or Google Docs)