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The Research Process
Doing Your Research | Writing a Paper | Encyclopedias and Databases
Homework Helper Web Sites
Doing Your Research
AskAway
Live online help from an Illinois reference librarian.
Research Rocket A research skills tutorial just for kids.
KidsConnect Research Toolbox for Kids Four phases of the research process. I wonder; I find; I evaluate; I share.
What makes a web site good? Do you know how to find reliable information online?
“Do We” Really Know Dewey? Do you know how to find books and other materials in your library?
Writing a Paper
Landmarks Citation Machine Plug in your sources and build a bibliography.
LEO Get help with your research paper. Learn how to cite sources, use quotations, avoid plagiarism, organize your thoughts, revise your paper, and improve the sound of your writing. Get help with punctuation, grammar, parts of a sentence, and writing the different parts of a paper.
What is Plagiarism? Putting things in your own words, and why it's important to give credit to your sources.
Encyclopedias and Databases
Big Chalk eLibrary
Database. An easy-to-use database that includes journal articles, popular magazines, newspaper articles, TV and radio transcripts, photographs, maps, and reference and historical sources.
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia
Database. Based on the Academic American Encyclopedia. Updated monthly, this online encyclopedia contains expanded articles, bibliographies and hyperlinks to other web resources. Some of its strengths include the visual and performing arts, biographical information, and coverage of American cities. Recommended for grades 5 and up.
New Book of Knowledge
Database. An online encyclopedia for children in grades 3-5. Includes articles, pictures, facts, Internet links, projects, and lesson plans.
SIRS Discoverer
Database. For elementary and middle school students. Magazine and newspaper articles and documents from the U.S. government on a wide variety of subjects and current events.
Student Resource Center
Database. Reference essays, articles from magazines and newspapers, photographs and other resources for students in grades 6 through 12.
World Book
Database. An online encyclopedia of articles, suggested web links, animations, and interactive maps. Recommended for grades 4 and up.
Homework Helper Web Sites
American Library Association: Great Web Sites for Kids
B.J. Pinchbecks Homework Helper
Brain Pop
HomeworkSpot
Illinois Clicks!: Homework Help
Infoplease Homework Center
Multnomah County Public Library Homework Center
World Almanac for Kids Online
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