Research Tools
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Research is an important part of daily life. Any time you look up an answer to a question, that's research. It doesn't matter if you look in a reference book, surf to a website, ask a friend, or look up something in a newspaper - you're a researcher!
Like any skill, researching gets better with practice, and with improving your technique. The list of websites below should help you get started in learning how to find the answer to almost any question.
General Research Information
• Researching Information using Big6
• KidsClick! Dewey Directory
After you find the answer, it's important to record where you found it. This is called Citing Your Source. You also do this when you create a Bibliography. Citing helps you prove that you do good research, and also gives your source the credit they deserve. The websites below will help you cite your sources using the proper format.
Works Cited
• Noodle Tools Quick Cite
• Slate Citation Machine
Ready to get researching? Here are a few places you could start:
• Online Reference
• Search Engines
• News & Media
• Libraries
Please Note: This library provides these links as a resource to the visitors of this website, because they provide useful information. However, we have no control over the availablity, content or links on these websites.