Research and writing links for students
from El Dorado High School Library
The sites listed here are intended to get you started with your research, and help you in the final preparation of your paper. Note the emphasis on MLA style and use of the Big6™ Research Process!
Work Cited | Writing and Research Guides |
Copyright & Plagiarism
- Noodle Tools
- "Generate, edit, and publish an MLA Works Cited list or APA
References list that complies with the rules of the current
MLA Handbook and APA Publication Manual. NoodleBib takes care
of punctuation, alphabetization and formatting, producing a
polished source list for import into Word." Get
your password from the library staff and open your account online.
- Owl
Online Writing Lab From Purdue University
- Guidelines for how to cite print and electronic sources in your research papers. Based on the fifth edition of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (1999)
- MLA Citation Examples from the Honolulu Community College Library
- Helpful information and examples of citations for both print
and non-print resources.
- Citing Sources: APA and MLA Styles
- Examples of most commonly used citations as well as links to additional guides for citing sources.
- Citation Machine
- Citation Machine is an interactive web tool designed to assist high school, college, and university students, their teachers, and independent researchers in their effort to respect other people's intellectual properties.
- EasyBib
- EasyBib is a fee-based automatic MLA bibliography formatting, alphabetizing, and printing service. Easybib.com adheres to the 6th Edition of MLA Handbook for Writers and Researchers, and the 5th edition of the APA Publication Manual.
- OSLIS Citation Maker
- This is an easy-to-use free citation maker based on MLA format.
It also includes information on when to cite, plagiarism, parenthetical
citations, quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
The Five Paragraph Essay Wizard
"You do not have to be a wizard to learn to write excellent five-paragraph essays. You do need some basic skill and practice. At this site, you will find the information you need to learn how to write the essay as well as some writing prompts to help you develop skill. With a little bit of effort, you will create your own written wizardry.
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A Research Guide for Students
"The goal of this Web site is to provide all the necessary tools
for students to conduct research and to present their findings.
Site provides a Quick Click to Search Engines, annotated Research,
Writing, and Style Guides (MLA, APA, Chicago, Turabian, CGOS,
CBE, Harvard), and Worlds of Knowledge housing some of the best
education Web sites in a Virtual Library arranged by the Dewey
Decimal Classification System. ... The site also provides guidelines
on: How to write an A+ research paper, How to effectively deliver
a presentation, How to format a research or term paper, How to
quote passages, How not to plagiarize, How to write Footnotes
and Endnotes with examples on writing First Footnotes and Endnotes
in MLA style plus a Footnotes Sample Page and an Endnotes Sample
Page. "
Writing Research Papers: A Step-by-Step Procedure
"Brought to you by the Purdue University Online Writing Lab"
Grammar Slammer!
An easy to use resource Grammar Slammer is "the help file that goes beyond a grammar checker."
The Big6™
Lessons
Ideas on how to implement the Big6 in your classroom.
Big6 Assignment Organizer
This Big6 organizer will help you focus on the essentials as you plan and organize your research paper.
Best Information on the Net
Find everything from a list of great ideas for papers to help with the writing of you paper.
Finding Data on the Internet
"You've cast your lines into the sea of sources, but still aren't finding the information you need. That's what happens when you don't know the right place to look. Scroll down to the links [here] and your days of coming up empty while reporting are over. You'll soon be checking facts and downloading reputable data on everything from public safety to campaign contributions ... you name it."
Statistics Every Writer Should Know
"A journalist's guide to using basic math to understand data and statistical research."
Plagiarism and the Web
A collection of useful sites from Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators.
A Research Guide for Students - Plagiarism: How to Avoid It
"The goal of this Web site is to provide all the necessary tools for students to conduct research and to present their findings." This particular page, which includes basic information as well as many links to sites for futher information, will be useful for both students and teachers.
Facts on Plagiarism
"What You Need to Know About Plagiarism, Understanding Common Knowledge, and a Selected Resource List"
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