Your Friendly Library - Gale Journal Citation

1. Noodle Tools
Citing Sources from
Gale Literature Resource Center :
Journal Entry

2. How do you know if your source a Journal or Book?
~Scan the “Source” section for dates:
A journal has a season and issue number.
A book has a year for the date, as well as Publication details,
such as the city and publisher.

3. Our example is a journal article.
-It was in print originally
-It is now available online
A journal entry from a database is one of the
most straightforward entries.
First – let’s begin the NoodleTools wizard and
get to the entry page.

4. Begin with “Journal.” This is the format of your
source. You will be able to note that you found it in a
database in a few steps.

5. Since this is an article from a journal, leave the
first radio button clicked.

6. Here is where you choose “online database.”

7. Next you will be asked
a little more about your
journal source.
The wizard wants to
know:
If the journal was ever
in print (yes)
*If you’re using just an
article from the journal
(yes)

8. Noodle Tools
Now we’re at the entry
screen. It is a simple 2
step process.
Step 1: Enter in
Journal information
Issue # , year,
Author of Article Title of page #
Article
Our source
Title of Journal

9. Step 2: Enter in Database information The Database is:
Literature
Resource Center
The wizard will automatically enter in your date of access. MLA
no longer requires a URL. It’s unnecessary to use one if your
source is a Database. (double check with your teacher)

10. You’re almost finished!
Click on “Check for Errors” to allow the wizard to double check
your information. If you’re not sure about its suggestions, check
with your teacher or Mrs. Hill.
Then click “Generate Citation” and here is your finished citation.
~Created by Pamela Hill 2012