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Citing Sources
Style Guides for Citing
Sources
From the Cook Library of Towson University comes easy-to-follow, specific
examples of how to cite sources using MLA, APA, ASPA, and Chicago Style--all
bases covered!
Plagiarism
Here's how to NOT get caught...don't do it!
Now let's find out how to make sure you're not doing it without knowing it!
From York University in Canada come real-life examples of student paper and
plagiarism mistakes to avoid.
Exams
ACT Exam
The SAT isn't the only BIG exam out there--know your options.
The ACT could be a friendlier alternative for you!
BCPL - Testing and Education
Resource Center
Features interactive online practice tests including GED, SAT, ACT, Praxis,
NCLEX, postal exams, law enforcement, occupational tests, certification and
licensing tests, and more. Also includes scholarship and financial aid
information, plus detailed information on private high schools, undergraduate
and graduate programs, executive education programs, and technical and specialty
schools.
GED Classes and
Official Practice Test
Provided by Catonsville Community College (CCBC) Continuing Education
High School Hub
This site is pretty cool. In addition to having a "reference
desk" (really a collection of resources) and web pages organized by school
subject, there are also games, highlights and a weekly SAT question for
practice.
SAT Student Resources
from Baltimore County Public Schools (Local Interest)
Links to SAT preparation resources and reviews with practice tests.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Baltimore County
Merit Scholarship [PDF]
You should apply if you...
* Are a senior in a Baltimore County Public School
* Are interested in attending Towson University or the University of
Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
* Have a 3.6 G.P.A. and 1360 S.A.T. or 30 A.C.T.
FAFSA
It's hard to say, but few will leave college before becoming well acquainted
with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Student
Financial Assistance
From the Maryland Higher Education Commission
Homework Help
Got homework?
Well you've come to the right place--we're experts!
AskUsNow:
Maryland AskUsNow! is a 24/7 live online interactive service for the residents
and students of the state of Maryland.
It uses the expertise of trained librarians to provide answers to questions,
research guidance, and help navigate the Internet!
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homework Help
An extensive collection of links for homework help on the web
in art, English and literature, foreign languages, health, math, science,
music, and social sciences. This site also has general reference links to
dictionaries, atlases, etc. and is searchable.
Exploratorium
Visit this "museum of science, art and human perception" where
you can learn just about anything!
Heroes
and Icons
Need to write a paper about a famous person? "Twenty people who
articulate the longings of the last 100 years, exemplifying courage,
selflessness, exuberance, superhuman ability and amazing grace." Check out
Edmund Hillary, Jackie Robinson, Princess Di, Che Guevara and Rosa Parks, to
name a few.
Homework Help!
Check out Baltimore County Public Library's links to dozens of
different web sites that offer homework help on a wide variety of topics.
Literacy Education
Online
Everything you've ever wanted to know about writing research papers and other
assigned papers!
Math and Science Gateway
Topics include astronomy, agriculture, biology, chemistry,
computers, earth and environmental science, engineering, health and medicine,
mathematics, meteorology, physics, as well as a monthly sci/math topic!
OneLook Dictionaries
Type in a word or acronym and let this site search hundreds of dictionaries
for you. You can find definitions, word origins, pronunciations, translations to
other languages--all through one search.
Research Databases
**Note to teachers: They're Research Databases, not "the Internet"**
Find everything from archived newspaper articles to journals on your topic!
Many of these indexes have full text articles. For access outside of a
BCPL branch, enter your library card # (21180-blah, blah, blah) at the prompt.
Spark Notes.com
We know you read the book; this is just to make sure everything happened the way
you remember!
Brush up, reconnect, or get acquainted for the first time!
Take the Quest Challenge!
Have a school assignment? Know what you need when you go to the
library? Take the Quest Challenge!
Study Skills
Study Skills
and Learning Assistance
This page has been designed to provide you in pursuit of your educational goals.
It contains Vocabulary Improvement, Study Skills, Test Taking, Time Management, Note Taking, and
various hints and tips.
Study
Skills Self Help
This collection of short documents from the Virginia
PolyTechnic Institute and State University will help you with time management,
writing term papers, reading scientific articles, and with many other aspects
of studying.
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26 August 2008.
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