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| Guides to research and essay writing, tips on grammar, dictionaries, glossaries, literature guides, Shakespeare and more. |
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Homework Help for Teens
- 6 library locations
- drop-in to get one-on-one help with English, Math or other subjects
- quiet study space available
- type up your assignments
- do research on the Internet
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1. A+ Research & Writing for high school and college students
www.ipl.org/div/aplus/
Need to write a paper? Want to do a great job without going nuts? Here's some help!
Publisher - University of Michigan
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2. Dictionaries - Roget's II: The New Thesaurus
www.bartleby.com/62/
Contains 35, 000 synonyms and over 250,000 cross-references in an easy-to-use format.
Publisher - Bartleby.com
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Gr. 7-8
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Gr. 11-12
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3. Dictionaries - The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
www.bartleby.com/61/
Online dictionary with over 90,000 entries including 70,000 audio word pronunciations. 2002 edition.
Publisher - Bartleby.com
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Gr. 7-8
Gr. 9-10
Gr. 11-12
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4. Dictionaries - The Word Spy
www.wordspy.com/index.asp
Puzzled by meaning of some words? "Frienemy, hyperdating, chickenhawk?" Look up new words that have appeared multiple times in newspapers, magazines, books, Web sites, and other recorded sources.
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5. Dictionaries - Visual Thesaurus
www.visualthesaurus.com/online/index.html
"Type in a word in the text box to the upper left of this window, click "look it up," and you'll be rewarded with an interactive map showing the meaning of your word".
Publisher - PlumbDesign
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6. Dictionaries - YourDictionary.com
www.yourdictionary.com/
Language portal with more than 2500 dictionaries and grammars in over 300 languages, games that build language skills, and a forum (The Agora) for discussing languages.
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7. Dictionary of Quotations
www.bartleby.com/quotations/
Searchable database of over 87,000 contemporary and classic quotations.
Publisher - Bartleby.com
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Gr. 7-8
Gr. 9-10
Gr. 11-12
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8. The Elements of Style
www.bartleby.com/141/
Online version of the classic reference book by William Strunk Jr., spelling out all the basic rules of usage, grammar and composition that any student will need to become an excellent writer.
Publisher - Bartleby.com
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9. Glossary of Literary Terms
gale.cengage.com/free_resources/glossary/
A comprehensive listing of the meanings of literary terms, from Aestheticism to Zeitgeist. Each definition is clearly written and includes examples from major works of literature. A free resource from the Thomson Gale database company.
Publisher - Thomson Gale
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10. Grammar - Common Errors in English
www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/
This site provides a quick answers to the correct usage of words. The site does not deal with grammar in general.
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11. Grammar - Guide to Grammar & Writing
grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Find information at the sentence, paragraph, and essay levels. Use "Ask Grammar" to submit a question about English usage or grammar.
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12. High School Ace
highschoolace.com/ace/ace.cfm
Links to School Support of all kinds, including math, science, English spelling, grammar, writing and research, famous authors, literature guides, etc.
Publisher - Wanda G. Wojcik and Dyann K. Schmidel
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13. Internet Public Library English Help
www.ipl.org/div/teen/browse/sh5820/
Links to free literature summaries, "cliff notes", help with grammar and spelling.
Publisher - Internet Public Library
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14. Novelguide
www.novelguide.com/
A free resource website for literary analysis of classic and contemporary literature. Includes such categories as novel summaries, character profiles, metaphor analysis, theme analysis and author biographies.
Publisher - Internet Global Data Solutions Corporation
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Gr. 11-12
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15. Plagiarism: What It is and How to Recognize and Avoid It
www.indiana.edu/~wts/wts/plagiarism.html
It is very important that we give credit where it is due. Plagiarism is using others' ideas and words without clearly acknowledging the source of that information. Here you will find examples of plagiarism and tips on how to avoid it.
Publisher - Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA
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16. Poetry - RhymeZone
www.rhymezone.com/
Type in a word and find its rhymes, synonyms, definitions, and more.
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17. Quoteland
www.quoteland.com/
Find quotations on any topic, or identify the author of your favorite quotes.
Publisher - Quoteland.com, Inc.
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18. Shakespeare - ShakespeareHigh.com
www.shakespearehigh.com/
Shakespeare classroom on the internet. Discuss Shakespeare online.
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19. Shakespeare - William Shakespeare Online
www.bartleby.com/people/Shakespe.html
Links to Shakespeare's plays, sonnets, quotations, biographical information and criticism.
Publisher - Bartleby.com
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20. Sixteenth Century Renaissance English Literature: Background Information
www.luminarium.org/renlit/renaissanceinfo.htm
Learn about life in the age of Shakespeare. This site offers an extremely comprehensive list of links to all major aspects of life in Renaissance England. Some topics include: economy, religion and philosophy, science and medicine, music, theatre and dance.
Publisher - Luminarium.org
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21. Spark Notes
www.sparknotes.com/
Study notes on a variety of subjects, including literature, science, math, history and SAT preparation. You must set up a free account to see the complete notes. Check FAQ for instructions.
Publisher - SparkNotes LLC
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22. SpeechTips.com
www.speechtips.com/
Learn how to prepare a speech by knowing your audience and their expectations. Learn the fundamentals of speechwriting and read the delivery tips.
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