Homework Helpers on the Web
The following is a list of helpful guides for writing style and citations, general reference, and study guides available on the Internet, and is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school students to use.
Style Guide and Citations
This useful guide to the Modern Language Association (MLA) writing style is presented by Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL).
This helpful guide to the American Psychological Association (APA) formatting style is presented by Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL).
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General Reference
Here you will find information from a variety of reference resources gathered in brief articles on a variety of topics.
With a “This Day in History” section, as well as biographies, an almanac, and news, information abounds on this Web resource.
What's your favorite hundred? Check out the Monroe County Public Library's fun guide to using the Dewey Decimal System and tell us!
This is an interactive resource for students of all ages presented by the Los Alamos National Laboratory's Chemistry Division.
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Study Guides
Need help researching and organizing your paper? Get organized using the Note Card System with the help of this Web site.
Available in 30 languages, the study guides and strategies for learning provided on this Web site are very useful for students who want to sharpen their study skills.
Library Online Resources
Access these databases from home with your Deerfield Library Card or from inside the library.
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CultureGrams Online |
Information about 200 countries, including maps, flags, statistics, histories, recipes, and photos.Home use available to Deerfield library cardholders. Please call the Reference Desk for authorization name and password |
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Encyclopedia Britannica Online Reference Center and Britannica Kids |
Contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary & Thesaurus. Atlases, timelines, videos, and more. |
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Facts on File World Atlas |
More than 1500 printable maps. Facts and statistics about all 50 states and over 200 countries. |
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Grolier America the Beautiful |
Profiles, pictures, and video clips on all 50 states. Games, project topics, and more. |
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Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia |
Articles, pictures, and multimedia on most topics. Games, research ideas, timelines, and more. |
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Grolier New Book of Knowledge |
Articles, homework help, project and experiment ideas, current events information, games, and more. |
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Grolier New Book of Popular Science |
Articles and facts on science topics. News, question and answer column, project ideas, biographies, and more. |
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NoveList |
Fiction book recommendations, read-alikes, award lists, book talks, and author biographies |
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