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=Research Paper Resources= [|Internet Public Library] Provides links to authoritative resources collected and reviewed by librarians. Features an 'ask a librarian' service where you can request real-time chat assistance. Includes a page designed specifically for teens that provides homework help tips among many other links. [|Infomine] Compiled by university librarians to index scholarly information on the internet, this is a valuable research resource. If you find a citation for an article that looks useful but isn't available, check with a librarian to see if you can request the article via inter-library loan. A general reference section contains links to various style & writing guides. [|ProCon] Also available as a link on your school library's website, ProCon examines both sides of 33 controversial issues. This resources is a great starting point for ideas and a helpful example of organizing information. [|Ref Desk] Just what it sounds like, this online reference desk provides links to free online resources in a variety of areas. Particularly useful might be the virtual encyclopedia, facts subject index, and compilation of newspapers sorted by state. Links are checked and updated every six months.
 * [[image:http://flyparsons.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/grade_circled_a_plus_hg_clr.290142458_std.gif width="105" height="81"]] || Here are some resources to help you with the process of writing your research paper. They are divided into the six stages of the Information Search Process according to where they will probably be most helpful. However, it would be beneficial for you to look over them at the start of the process and use them as you see a need. ||
 * Initiation**

[|Butterfield Library Homework Support] Here you will find links to helpful resources, such as Grolier Encyclopedia, that will provide you with a general overview of your topic. You will need your library card number in order to access these resources. [|Gale Databases] Also available through the Butterfield Library, this set of databases will help you determine whether there are enough articles written about your topic that are available to you. This is another resource that will require you to utilize your public library card.
 * Selection**

[|Haldane High School Library] Don't overlook all the valuable resources available in your very own high school library! Be sure to see what's available on the databases page. To access these resources, you may need a password, which is available from your librarian. Also, be sure to stop in the library in order to search through the library's print collection. [|Butterfield Library] Don't forget to make use of a valuable resource in your own backyard, the local public library! The Julia L. Butterfield Memorial Library has an extensive print and digital collection that will supplement the research you do in the school library and online. **
 * Exploration

[|Thesis Statements] Compiled by the Internet Public Library, these links will help you narrow down all your work thus far into a concise thesis statement. **
 * Formulation

Sign up for a free account, and you will be able to take preliminary notes on your research in Google Docs. You can then access them from any computer connected to the Internet, rather than having to worry about carrying a flash drive around. [|OWL at Purdue] Maintained by Purdue University, this Online Writing Lab (OWL) will help answer all your questions about how to format your citations and bibliography in MLA format. This helpful resource also contains a section for 7th-12th grade students with valuable tips for the research and writing processes. **
 * Collection**
 * [|Google Docs]

[|Noodle Bib] This powerful tool will help you organize and format your bibliography. You will need a password to utilize this resource, available from your school librarian.
 * Presentation**