Reference Resources
Booklists and Book Awards
http://www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists/
Citation Guides: MLA and APA
MLA Citation Style: Long Island University
CFCC Library/Learning Resources: Guide to the MLA Citation Guide
Research and Documentation Online 5th Edition
APA Style Guide: Frequently Asked Questions about APA Style.
The OWL at Purdue: MLA Formatting and Style Guide
NoodleBib
Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism
http://www.library.duke.edu/research/citing/
Dictionaries
YourDictionary.com: Links to over 300 dictionaries in 100 languages.
Merriam-Webster Online: The Merriam-Webster Dictionary online.
Encyclopedias
Useful Tools
FCAT Explorer and FCAT Test Item Specifications for online practice.
The Florida Department of Education has a web site, entitled, FCAT Explorer to provide students with resources to help prepare for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT).
Log on information: Username is LAST NAME plus FIRST INITIAL
Password is 42 plus FIRST 4 LETTERS OF LAST NAME plus BIRTHDAY in mmdd format
EX: Johnny Adams March 10, 1996 would sign on like this:
username: ADAMSJ with password: 42adam0310.
If you have difficulty logging in or have questions about the program, do not hesitate to contact the Media Specialist.
FINDS: Florida Research Model
http://www.sunlink.ucf.edu/finds
High School Ace
High School Ace: Terrific site to begin your search by subject category. Find links to PBS, CNN, NPR, the Daily SAT question, the Word of the Day, Today in History, Medical information, money conversions, and much more!
Libraries
Libraryspot.com: A good place to begin research on almost any topic. Ready reference library.
Library of Congress: A catalog of incredible resources.
Marion County Public Libraries: Home page to the Marion County Public Libraries
Internet Public Library: Excellent links to many reference resources, lesson plans, homework help, etc.
Modern American Poetry Criticisms
Modern American Poetry (Criticisms: A Multimedia Companion to Anthology of Modern American Poetry.
News Sites
Scholastic Reading Counts Book Wizard
Search Engines
Dogpile: A powerful and easy-to-use search engine
AltaVista: AltaVista is a very good search engine offering links to the richest, most relevant information across multiple dimensions.
SUNLINK
Sunlink: Union catalog for Florida school libraries, including the card catalog for Vanguard High School Library Media Center. Search by author, title, subject, call number, or keyword.
Useful Sites
Cool Science for Curious Kids
Living things from leaves to allergies to butterflies, this is the science lover's favorite site. There is also a science suggestion page for parents. Sponsored by Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Gale Databases
Gale Databases offer an engaging online experience for information on a broad range of topics, such as global issues, opposing viewpoints, science, literature, history, and titles for suggested reading.
MCPS Destiny
Your school library is online. Check out which books are available.
Science Buddies
The Science Fair Project Guide offers step by step information on how to do a science fair project, including examples and a self evaluation tool at the end of each step.
Smithsonian Education
A place for kids to explore, discover, and learn -- sponsored by the Smithsonian Museums