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Research Skills
Research Paper Resources
- Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need - from Noodletools
- Databases - part of the invisible web (information that search engines and directories do not have direct access to)
- Internet Public Library - Sponsored by the University of Michigan School of Information this searchable website contains a collection of nearly 45,000 reviewed links
- NetTrekker - This search engine offers educator-selected websites that lead to reliable, informative online resources. Contact the library for passwords.
Citing of Sources
- NoodleBib - Interactive bibliography composer under "Subscription tools" on Noodletools home page, updated to reflect changes in the 7th ed. of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers,
- Easybib - Another interactive bibliography composer
- Slate Citation Machine - Landmarks for Schools (not as complete as Noodlebib or Easybib)
- Writer's Handbook - MLA Documentation
Copyright and Fair Use
- About Copyright - from the U.S. Copyright Office (Library of Congress)
- Fair Use Frequently Asked Questions (and Answers) - Electronic Frontier Foundation
What Needs to Be Cited
- Determining What You Need to Cite In Your Paper - from Lewis and Clark College
- How To Do Research: What Needs to Be Cited? - from Kentucky Virtual Library
- What Need to Be Cited? - From the Tacoma Community College Library page choose "Tutorials" under "links" and then "Citing Sources". Now select under "links" "What Needs to Be Cited.
- When To Cite Sources and What is Not-So-Common Knowledge - from Princeton University
Works Cited Handouts
- Kathy Schrock's Critical Evaluation Information
- Evaluating a Web Site for Research Rubric -This tool was created by Diane Beaman, Library Media Specialist at Belmont High School, and may be used by teachers and students.
- Evaluating Web Resources by the authors of "Web Wisdom"
- Applying Big6 Skills and Information Literacy Standards to Internet Research
- InfoBoost - an information literacy tutorial at the University of New Hampshire
- NEASC Standard - Information Literacy
- Evaluating a Web Site for Research Rubric -This tool was created by Diane Beaman, Library Media Specialist at Belmont High School, and may be used by teachers and students.
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