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:: RESOURCES: INSTRUCTIONAL WEBSITES: RESEARCHBest Free Reference Web Sites A comprehensive annotated list of 38 excellent reference sites ranging from AmeriStat (extensive information on population data covering thirteen subjects) to The Encyclopedia Mythica, Lives, the Biography Resource, to Nationalissues.com that offers "no spin, just the facts"-and many more. CyberDewey Informational web sites organized around the Dewey Decimal system. Find a Grave Can you dig this? A site that lets you find where famous dead people are buried. You can dig around (with a mouse, not a shovel) and discover biographies, obituaries and more. Internet Public Library (IPL) Fantastic site that provides students a wealth of tools and information including: a Reference Center (almanacs, calendars, biographies, quotations and more); Reading Room (Books, magazines, newspapers); Youth Resources (KidSpace-for elementary) and TeenSpace (right, for teens); Subject Collections (links from Arts & Humanities to Social Sciences) and a Special Collections section (with sites for Literary Criticism, Native American Authors and more). The Occupational Outlook Handbook The source for information on jobs. "The OOH is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. The Political Graveyard A lively collection of links including 81,279 Politicians, Judges, Diplomats. Can search by name, offices held, by cemetery, job held, and more. Great fun for the whole family. Search Engine Watch This site offers lots of advice on how to effectively use the power of the web to find what you are looking for. See especially the link to Web Searching Tips http://searchenginewatch.com/facts/. U.S. Census Bureau Kid's corner: Fun Facts About the United States Interesting and fact-filled site based on census data with great charts on each state. Useless Information A very intriguing site whose sub-title tells it all: "Stuff you never needed to know but your life would be incomplete without." Ability to search for strange and fascinating stuff. Where to do Research This site can take you to more sites than you can shake a stick at arraigned into 54 categories. The World Clock Find the time anywhere in the world. Can search and create multiple lists to help in calling at "the right time. Can create custom lists. |