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Art and Literature Citing Resources
Special Report: Elections 2008
Elections 2008
This pathfinder from the library at the University of Michigan will help you find all the info you need about the presidential election.
2008 Election Guide
Congress.org provides information on candidates, policies, registering to vote, and more.
Presidential Issues
Learn where the two major presidential candidates stand on issues that affect our nation.
Congressional Races
Compare candidates in House and Senate races across the US.  Oregon's page can be found here.

General Homework Help
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper
Over 700 useful links for homework help: "If you can't find it here, then you just can't find it."
Internet Public Library's Teen Space Homework Help
A directory of homework help sites, along with specific links for subject areas and research.

High School Ace
An online learning center for high school students, featuring interactive learning games, reference tools, and subject guides.

Homework Center from Multnomah County (OR) Library
An extensive compilation of informational homework links categorized into useful subject headings.
Encyclopedia.com
"Because knowledge is cool." The premiere free Internet encyclopedia containing thousands of frequently updated articles.
A+ Research & Writing for High School & College Students
Step-by-step instructions for choosing a topic, finding a focus, gathering information, and writing a research paper.
Homework Planet
Cool study tools, learning games, "ask-an-expert," and college resources guide
History and Social Studies    

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World Wide Web Virtual Library History Catalogue
Extensive links on eras, continents, special topics in history, and more!  
Biography.com
A great resource for biography reports, from early history through current times including musicians, actors, and a fun "born on this day" page.

The History Place: Presidential Portraits
Who was the 21st president?  The 14th?  The 39th?  Come here to find out!

American History Links from Multnomah County Library
Learn about the events and movements that have shaped our country.
Internet East Asian Sourcebook
Come here for info on Japan, China, Korea, and other East Asian countries and topics.
Internet Women's History Sourcebook
Did you know March is Women's History Month?  Learn about women around the world, throughout history, here!
Debate Central
Not just for the debate team, you'll find a wide variety of social issue topics to help you write a unique research paper.
Math and Science   

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Math.com
Free math lessons and math homework help from basic math to algebra, geometry and beyond. 
Math League Help
For grades 4-8, this site covers basic numbers up to introductory algebra.

Math Forum
Come here for more advanced math help.

WebMath
This site will show you step-by-step solutions to your math problems.
The Why Files
Find great middle-school level science news here!
How Stuff Work's Science Channel
From earth science to the supernatural, get your questions answered here!
The United States Geological Survey's Students Page
An amazing site for biology, geology and more, including images and downloadable paper models!
Art and Literature   

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Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore and learn about artists, works of art, different cultures, and more! 
National Gallery of Art Classroom
Another great site to find information on artists and different topics in the art world.

Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Looking for a quote, or trying to figure out who said what?  This is your place (and it's also a book in the library)

Encylopedia Mythica
This is a huge site devoted to folklore, myths, and legends, divided by continent.
The Internet Public Library's Literary Criticism Page
Over 2500 links to author websites and thoughts on their work.
Project Gutenberg
Here you can download over 20,000 copyright-free books, including lots of great "classics."
The Monologue Archive
Need a monologue for drama, language arts, or an English class?  This is your place!
Citing your sources  

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Here are some great websites to help you cite your research and homework sources:

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