Research

Online Searching

Decades in 20th Century America - Alameda County Library
This is an incredible site for researching the Twentieth century. It gives decade by decade links to wide-ranging information. It was created by the Alameda County Library.

Internet Search Tool Details (Digital Library SunSITE)
This site from UC Berkeley provides everything you ever wanted to know about subject directories, search engines, and metasearch engines.

O'Keefe Library-Best Information on the Net
A wonderful resource for St. Ambrose University. This site provides links to excellent students research sites on the web.

Search Tools Chart
An easy to use guide to online search tools and how they work.

Finding Information: Search Engines
Quick, helpful guide for choosing the best search engine for your research needs.

Web Searching Tips
"This section of Search Engine Watch provides tips on using search engines better."

Research Paper Writing

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Needs
Need help with your research assignment? Check out this excellent site from Noodle Tools.

Guide for Writing Research Papers
A good how-to resource for writing research papers.

Modern Language Association Formatting
This is an incredible resource from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab. It has all the answers for questions about using MLA formatting.

NoodleBib - The MLA Bibliography Composer
"NoodleBib is a free service that Simplifies the process of creating and editing MLA-style bibliographies."

OWL: Handouts: Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
Another outstanding resource From Purdue University - This site gives advice on correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

OWL: Handouts: Research and Documenting Sources
A great source for research Skills and how to document resources.

Research Papers: A Step-by-Step List
A wonderful step-by-step guide to help you through the research process