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information to us.
- Homework Help Sites
- Reference Sites
- Online Libraries
- Extracurricular Activities
- Toward College
Homework Help Sites
- First, About
citing sources from Dartmouth College site: What is
plagiarism? Why acknowledge sources? When do you cite a source?
....And much more.
- The
Multnomah County Library Homework Center
This library site has great links for study help in math, history,
science and more.
- WebMath
Problem solving for math problems of all levels.
- Study
Skills Self-Help Information
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, support for
enhancing studying skills.
- High
School Hub
Features a virtual reference desk for Junior High and High School
assignments
- New York
Times Learning Center
Lesson planning help and more for students, parents and teachers
- Education
World
A Web full of educational information, links to schools, Internet help
- for teachers, students, and parents.
- Ask
Dr. Math
From Bellingham, Washington, learn how to write a better essay or do
research about American and British literature.
- APlus Research
& Writing for High School and College Students
Learn how to write a great research paper from the Internet Public
Library.
- www.worldgeography.com
Extensive World News providing latest news and current events.
Reference Sites
- How to cite
in MLA format (Modern Language Association of America)
Use this link to find out how to cite sources used to do research in
English, history, and languages.
- How to cite
in APA format (American Psychological Association)
Use this link to find out how to cite sources used to do research in
math, the social and physical sciences, and technical arts.
- NOODLETOOLS
NoodleLinks: database of academic bibliographies
& NoodleBib:create your own MLA Works Cited or APA
Reference list!
- Bartleby.com
This site has extensive reference materials, literary works,
quotations, dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopediae, Shakespeare, verse,
and so much more......
- Bibliomania
Bibliomania is an extensive reference site for language and literature,
including fiction, non-fiction and poetry. This site includes the works
of famous authors ranging from Walt Whitman to Lewis Carroll.
- Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com allows you to look up any word and also has many useful
language-related features ranging from The New Hacker's Dictionary to
Bartlett's Quotations.
- The
Online Books Page
Providing access to thousands of books, both fiction and nonfiction,
printed on the internet, this site is an excellent place to do research
for term papers.
- Roget's
Internet
Thesaurus
Roget's Internet Thesaurus allows searches of the respected Roget's
Thesaurus online. The site has a simple interface that is easy to use
and presents results in a very visible format.
- WWWebster Dictionary
The WWWebster Dictionary presents the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary
online for word searches. This site also has some unique features like
"Word of the Day" and includes a searchable thesaurus.
- Davis Community Network
Community Information Resources, specifically centered in the Yolo
County, California environs.
Online Libraries
- Yolo
County Library
Lots of excellent links for research and area-wide resources
- Davis
Senior High School Library
Find everything that is available at the DHS Library!
- Emerson
Junior High School Library
Good source of search engines links and academic support for junior
high subjects.
- UC
Davis Libraries and Exhibits,
UC-Berkeley
Libraries
The UC libraries sites allow browsing and searching of libraries and
collections.
- Internet Public Library
The Internet Public Library has a number of "exhibits" on specific
topics and many texts helpful for research and investigation. The site
has links to many research-related sites organized into groups of
topics.
- New York Public Library
Terrific research source, including exceptional materials for Black
Culture and Performing Arts resources.
- San Francisco Public
Library
From this site, the entire contents of the San Francisco Public Library
can be searched, returning results that will prove useful on your next
trip to the library for research information.
- SFSU J. Paul
Leonard Library
San Francisco State University offers a catalog of its library and many
databases of information at this site. It also features sections on
research advice and instruction.
- The
Library of Congress
This site allows searches of the entire Library of Congress and also
features a number of special exhibitions.
- The National
Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
The national treasure trove of public documents and records. .
Reading Books
- California
Reading List Web Site California Department of Education
recommended reading list for K-12.
- American
Library Association ALA Resources for Parents, Teens and Children
Extracurricular & Enrichment Activities
& Organizations
- California
Association for the Gifted
Parents, educators, and community members - anyone
interested in the education of gifted and talented young people.
- Grades
8-12, California State
Summer School for Mathematics and Science
Program that includes short courses that are designed to introduce
students to science and math subjects not traditionally offered in high
school
- Grades 8-12, California
State Summer School for the Arts
Program for high school students who will receive intensive training
from professionals in music, theatre, video and film, visual arts,
dance, creative writing, and animation.
- Grades 6-9, ATS
The Academic Talent Search program provides academically challenging
coursework to students in the greater Sacramento area at CSUS.
- Grades 2-8, John
Hopkins University
Through John Hopkins University, Center for Talented Youth, qualifying
2nd-8th graders take special tests, get recognition for their abilities
and perhaps qualify for special academic programs
- Grades k-12, The Education
Program for Gifted Youth Stanford University computer-based
multimedia courses in Mathematics, Physics, English, Computer
Programming and other subjects.
- Grades 8-below; 9-12, American Mathematics Competition Includes
information on USA & International Mathematical Olympiads, and
Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program.
- Grades 4-12, California
Math League The Math League has Math Contests
Toward College
- California
Standards and Assessment Division
A California Department of Education site with links to all state
required testing information, including STAR, GSE, CAHSEE, CELDT, ACE,
PE, NAEP, GED, CHSPE; and Content Resources.
- Collegeboard.com
SATs, APs, college information, and more
- Act.org
American College Testing - ACT tests
- CaliforniaColleges.edu
Nearly everything you will need to know about going to college in
California.
- California Community
Colleges
Community colleges in California
- California State
Universities
California State Universities website
- University
of California
University of California website
- Access
America for Students
Student Gateway to the U.S. government; this comprehensive site has
nearly everything you need to know to go to college, brought to you
from the U.S. Department of Education.
More advice: how to pay for college, etc.
- Finaid.com
Financial aid options and lists thousands of scholarships
- Scholarshare.com
Information on Governor's Scholars Program, offering $1,000
scholarships to students who score well on the State's achievement
tests in 9th, 10th and/or 11th grade.
This page was updated 8/24/06
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