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Multi-subject Guides:

Guides to Internet Sites
http://www.npl.org/Pages/InternetResources/index.html#guides

With patrons in mind, Newark Public Library staff selected outstanding sites on a variety of subjects ranging from African American studies to business to college information, literature, U.S. history, and more. Notice the lists of homework helpers.

Ask.com
http://www.ask.com

Type in a question and receive a reply with a list of options from which you can choose the best match.

B.J. Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
http://www.bjpinchbeck.com

Compiled by a student looking for his own homework help, this site links to many others that probably cover all your school subjects.

High School Ace
http://highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm

The subject guides for English, foreign languages, math, science, U.S. history and world history include encyclopedias, almanacs, literary analysis links, formulas, handbooks, and other reference tools.
 
Homework Help NJ
http://www.tutor.com/homeworkhelpnj

Students—get online homework help between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm from real tutors. Free tutoring in math, science, social studies, and English for grades 4-12 and college intro. Access from home or school with your Newark Public Library card. To use: Enter your library card number.

HomeworkSpot
http://www.homeworkspot.com

A directory of resources for high school students and others. Arranged by subject.

Infoplease Homework Helper
http://www.infoplease.com/homework

Offers resources in subject areas as well as advice for writing, research, and studying.

Jiskha Homework Help
http://www.jiskha.com

Post questions and get free help from experts.

QandANJ
http://www.qandanj.org

"Got a Question? Get a Live Answer." Connect with a librarian 24/7 for help with a topic or to find an answer to a question.

Subject Area Help
http://www.ipl.org/div/teen/browse/sh5800

A directory of links to websites arranged by subject area.

Study Skills:

Critical Reading:  A Guide
http://www.brocku.ca/english/jlye/criticalreading.html

Use these questions to ask yourself while reading a piece of literature--and compose a wonderful report.

How-to-Study.com: Study Skills
http://www.how-to-study.com

How to prepare to study, listen better, improve your reading, keep track of assignments, and prepare reports.

Student's Guide to the Study of History
http://www.historyguide.org/guide/guide.html

Ace history and other classes too with these suggestions about developing a positive attitude, taking notes, taking tests, and writing reports. 

Report Writing:

A+ Research and Writing
http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus

Librarians guide you step-by-step through the process of writing a term paper.

Columbia Guide to Online Style
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/cgos2006/basic.html

Learn how to cite print and non-print sources consulted for a report.

EasyBib.com
http://www.easybib.com

Free, automatic, bibliography formatting in either APA or MLA style.

ONLINE! Citation Styles
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/online/citex.html

Check this site for the proper format to use when citing online sources according to the guidelines from the style manuals of the MLA, APA, Chicago, and a few others.

Outstanding Books for the College Bound
http://tinyurl.com/35mb8x

When you need to write a report about a book of your choice, this list will help you to select an interesting one. "The books on this list will give you the opportunity to see yourself and the world in a new way; to reconnect with memories; and open doors to discovery, knowledge, adventure, and enchantment." Included are fiction, nonfiction, biography, drama, and poetry that can help prepare you for college--along with links about the books.

Slate Citation Machine
http://citationmachine.net

Choose a preferred citation format, then the type of source (web page, book, magazine article, interview, etc.); plug in the requested data, and Citation Machine creates a perfectly formatted citation for your bibliography.

Writing Guides
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides

A guide to writing. This site helps you get to the facts you need quickly. Learn how to conduct research, plan, organize, and revise your work.
 

Last updated 1/15/08

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