If you learn to use these tools, you'll have everything you need for research success!

Books
Search the library catalog. Try broader or narrower terms for better results. Don't forget reference books!

Online Encyclopedias
Find basic information here.

Thesis Builder
An online, user-friendly (and fun) tool to create a thesis and outline. You'll really like this! More information about thesis statements.

Subscription Databases
Articles from reference books and periodicals. Databases provide authoritative information quickly and easily.

Web Site Evaluation Tool
If you have found a web site using a search engine (like Google Advanced Search) this is how to find out whether it's a good source for your research.

Search Engines
On beyond Google! Try some of these new and different ways to search the web!

NoodleBib
NoodleBib is an online citation generator that helps you to create and edit bibliographies or works cited lists. NoodleBib takes care of punctuation and produces a polished source list that's correctly formatted and ready to print!
To use NoodleBib at home.

Citation Guide
This is the online version of the Fay School Citation Guide, which shows you exactly how and when to cite your sources, prepare a bibliography, and use footnotes. Bibliography FAQs.

Librarians' Internet Index
Librarians' Internet Index is a searchable, annotated subject directory of more than 10,000 Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians ("Web Sites You Can Trust").

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updated 10/05/2007