Documentation
At A.Y.Jackson, students use a program called Noodletools to set up projects and assignments. Most students use the program to create a Works Cited page (MLA), References (APA) or Bibliography (Chicago) but you can also make note cards and collaborate with group members.
Listen to audio tutorial of how to create a Noodletools account and getting started inputting resources. Select link below:
Please contact Mrs. Wickett by email at if you have any questions about your Noodletools (this includes requests to reset your password).
Noodletools is a web-based program that allows students to compile research in a well-organized manner. NoodleTools helps you prepare research notes, create outlines, and create a properly formatted bibliography for all your projects.
Academic Integrity Guidelines This guideline outlines types of plagiarism, how to prevent plagiarism and the consequences of plagiarising at A.Y. Jackson.
Online Writing Lab This OWL from Purdue University is an excellent resource that provides resources for grades 7-12 instructors and students. It contains complete guides to MLA, APA & Chicago Style as well as writing tips is general. A must-see site!
Using Chicago Style Citations (Online Writing Lab at Purdue)
The Chicago Manual Style (Resources for Students)
Note-Making: Page from Website using APA style (Remember to make your own copy!)
Note-Making: Page from Website using MLA style) (Remember to make your own copy!)
Advice on Academic Writing (University of Toronto) This resource provides a wide variety of advice on various forms of writing including all steps of the writing process. Take a few minutes and check out this resource!
"How not to Plagiarize" (University of Toronto)
HyperGrammar (Grammar help from U Ottawa)
OWL at Excelsior Another great online writing lab but OWL at Purdue remains Mrs. Wickett's favourite!
Evaluating Websites Use the CRAAP test when you evaluate the reliability of web sites.