When students are instructed to
write their research paper, they often get the same instruction for sources:
Don't use Wikipedia as a source. After all, the online encyclopedia can be
changed by anyone. While that can be a good thing sometimes, it can also lead
to unverified information getting passed off as fact. Get off on the right foot
by looking to these sources of research instead of Wikipedia.
Mathway
For those of us who were not born with
natural mathematical talent, Mathway can be a lifesaver. Take your math
homework to the site, and it will show you step by step how to solve it. Sign
up for a free account, and you're good to go.
Scared of
Shakespeare? Frightened of Lord of the Flies? If you've been assigned a novel
to read and feel in over your head, Spark Notes is a great resource for
chapter-by-chapter book guides and even has some "no fear" versions
of books, designed to help you make sense of writing from another time.
Google
Scholar
When you need
to go beyond books and seek out scholarly, peer-reviewed material, Google
Scholar can help you out. It's an index of all the scholarly articles available
online, although you'll occasionally be pointed to a site where you need paid
access.
Encyclopedia
Britannica
Once upon a
time, encyclopedias were big books divided by letter that you had to scour to
find the topic you wanted. Now, all that well-researched information is
available online and isn't nearly as cumbersome to carry around. You get
limited access for free, or you can pay an annual fee for more.
Infoplease
Another great
encyclopedia-style resource, Infoplease is created by Pearson, the world's
largest education company and book publisher. In addition to the 57,000
articles in the Columbia Encyclopedia, you have access to a dictionary,
periodic table, conversion tool, and "this day in history" fact
sheet, as well as lots more for free.
The Internet Public Library
Just like at a
physical library, you can browse different sections by subject or search for
the topic you want, and you'll be directed to dozens of websites to help you do
the research you need.
Google
Books
Google has a
huge collection of books digitized and searchable online, many of which are
available for free. It's like walking into a library, yelling out your search
term, and having the books you're looking for open up right in front of you.
OWL @ Purdue Online Writing Lab
If you have a
high school student at home learning to cite sources for the first time, this
site may be your new best friend. There is detailed information on the two most
popular citation styles, MLA and APA, as well as general guidelines for writing
essays.
The Internet Public Library
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- Encyclopedia Britannica
Once upon a time, encyclopedias were big books divided by letter that you had to scour to find the topic you wanted. Now, all that well-researched information is available online and isn't nearly as cumbersome to carry around. You get limited access for free, or you can pay an annual fee for more.
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