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RESEARCH PROCESS |
REFERENCE RESOURCES |
| Welcome to KidsConnect's research toolbox for students. It will help you become more comfortable with the research process. In KCTools you'll find help with four basic phases of the research process. It begins with "I wonder" and asks you to think about your question or topic and how to seek further advice on the Internet. | Refdesk is an index of quality Internet sites. Search for facts, people, definitions & translators, current news, weather, and much more. |
| NoodleQuest: Develop the optimum Web-based search strategy, based on your research topic. | FirstGov for Kids - U.S. government interagency Kid's Portal organized by subject. |
| Noodletools: Information Literacy Search Strategies - Choosing the best search engine for your need. | Multnomah County Library: Homework Center - Links that specifically concentrate on K-12, homework related subjects. |
| CIA World Factbook - country profiles & maps. | |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY |
The Library of Congress American Memory is a gateway to rich primary source materials relating to the history and culture of the United States. |
| Noodletools: Quick Cite - Quickly generate an MLA-style citation for a single source (simplified for younger students). | DeweyBrowse - Websites classified by Dewey for K-12 students. |
| Landmarks Citation Machine - Choose your resource and fill in the template. Creates both MLA and ALA citation formats. | Fact Monster from Information Please. It's an Atlas, Almanac, Dictionary, and Encyclopedia all at one site. |
| Welcome to Copyright Kids! Copyright Basics developed by the Copyright Society of the U.S. | U.S. Census Bureau FactFinder Kids Corner: Learn about the U.S. Census, get facts about your state, and have fun with quiz questions. |
| Internet Public Library (IPL): Kidspace | |
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SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES & ENCYCLOPEDIAS |
DICTIONARIES & WRITING TOOLS |
 EBSCO
- Online periodicals, newspapers, encyclopedia, and much more. Check
out these features using Searchasaurus, Kids Search, and EBSCOhost. (Please ask your librarian for the Login and Password.) |
Dictionary.com (links for foreign language dictionaries & a thesaurus too) |
| Enchanted Learning: Enchanted Learning offers a variety of learning tools, online games, and other educational materials. The site is easily navigated by younger users and includes a variety of projects that can be adapted for classroom use. | Guide to Grammar & Writing (definitions, examples, quizzes, & more) |
  PebbleGo
K-2 students, research your favorite animals using a database
created just for you! (Please
ask your librarian for your Login ID and Password.) |
Thesaurus.com (links for antonyms, translators, and more) |
 World
Book Online or World
Book KidsCurrent information - updated daily. (Please ask your librarian for your Login ID and Password.) |
KnowPlay - An easy-to-use site with connections to a dictionary, thesaurus, and encyclopedia. |
| Facts for Learning Trial Site Select the red tab for the Grade level resources you need. | |
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Galenet Includes Biography Resource Center and Student Resource Center. You'll need to enter by first clicking the Authenticate button, then select one of the resource centers. |
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| Encyclopedia Smithsonian helps answer frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian with links to resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. | |
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CultureGrams: To log in to your trial, go to: http://trials.proquest.com/ptc?userid=2176760 Your password is "welcome". |
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Clicks: New Jersey's one stop Library Gateway to
quality information.
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| Thomson Gale: Poetry for Students |
| The BAC Library Email: bswetits@wtschools.org Last updated 09/12/09 |
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