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Homework Help
We all know that citations are necessary—but they can be incredibly
confusing and downright annoying. Here are some sites with format notes
and citation generators.
www.knightcite.com
www.citationmachine.net
www.actstudent.org
www.number2.com
www.collegeboard.com/testing/
www.collegeboard.com
www.petersons.com
www.princetonreview.com/college/
www.enotes.com/lit
www.sparknotes.com
www.cliffnotes.com
Spanish: www.studyspanish.com/
French: globegate.utm.edu/french/globegate_mirror/gramm.html
The library also has it's own language learning software, free with your library card. You can find it here: BYKI at your library
School Libraries
Especially when working on projects that have been done for many years,
school libraries will have lots of resources for you to use. Vertical files
are full of articles clipped from magazines and newspapers. Some also have
many local history books and older publications. If you need something or
have questions, just ask the librarian or a library aide for help. School
libraries are generally open throughout the school day and sometimes after
school—just ask a librarian what the schedule is.
Public Library
Go to any library branch and get a library card. It is not “uncool”
or “geeky,” it’s VITAL!!! It only takes filling out an
application and showing them your ID or a proof of residence to unlock tons
of free resources and services.
The Chattanooga Public Library system has so many books, databases,
movies, microfiches, and other resources it’s not even funny. If you
are unaccustomed to the Dewy Decimal System or library searches, see a librarian
(they are very nice and helpful and want something to do—so don’t
be scared). Not only can they take you to whatever you’re looking
for, they can also suggest other resources to check out. The more you tell
them about your project, the more they can help. (“I need information
on Chattanooga’s historical landmarks,” will yield hundreds
of books and articles. “I’m looking for information on the construction
and restoration of the Walnut Street Bridge for a pictorial essay,”
will narrow it down.) I would strongly suggest going to the Downtown branch
(it’s on 10th and Broad with the huge book water fountain). If you
can’t, go to the library webpage (www.lib.chattanooga.gov),
and use the “Search Catalog” feature to find books and (using
your library card), put them on hold at a branch that is more accessible.
The library also has TONS of online databases you can use if you have a library
card. (Some of them can be difficult to navigate—librarians can show
you how!) If you’re 18 or older (or have a parent who has a library
card), you can also check out movies from the Downtown branch for FREE*
(*On-Demand movies are $2).
College Libraries
College libraries are incredibly useful because they are designed for research.
For information about using UTC’s Lupton Library, go to their website
(www.lib.utc.edu/library).
The Chattanooga State Augusta R. Kolwyk Library (http://library.chattanoogastate.edu/)
is free for public use; go to the Policies page for information regarding
visitors.
Algebra: www.algebrahelp.com/
Geometry: library.thinkquest.org/2647/geometry/geometry.htm
Calculus: www.math.ucdavis.edu/~calculus/
www.khanacademy.org Khan Academy has tons of videos and practice lessons on almost anything. Their motto is "A free world-class education for anyone anywhere."
www.enotes.com Enotes.com has lots of information on different subjects including study guides!
INTERNET
The Internet is FULL of information, but not all of it is correct. Anybody
who can pay a fee can have a website about anything. If you are not using
databases, make sure your resource is reliable. Set your search engine to
pull .gov, .org, and .edu sites as their facts usually accurate. When using.edu
sites (especially a college webpage), check to see if it is a paper or work
done by a student. If so, see their works cited or bibliography and use
those sources rather than information from the paper. Note that .com and
.net sites are acceptable, so long as they are reputable—many news
organizations have .com addresses. When in doubt, see your instructor!
Online Databases
The best resources are documents that have been published, but it can be
difficult to look for one article out of a stack of magazines and newspapers
or search through endless shelves of books for a few paragraphs. Luckily,
online databases contain thousands (sometimes millions) of articles and
excerpts that have been printed in reliable publications. Did I mention
that the citation is usually posted on the page, too?
Tennessee Electronic Library: www.tennessee.gov/tsla/tel
Wilson Web: vnweb.hwwilsonweb.com/hww/jumpstart.jhtml
Interviews are a great way to get first-hand knowledge and opinions. To
find good interviewees, check out historical societies, organizations, and
other groups whose work is related to your topic.
When interviewing, prepare a list of questions. Keep in mind that your interviewee
might not know statistics or numbers off the top of their head, so think
about other questions to ask. What was the building used for? Why was it
built? Has it undergone any major renovations or reconstruction—if
so, why? What makes this building important to the history of our town?
Take a pad of paper and a writing utensil, and (if possible) a recording
device. It can be difficult to write down everything they say, and it helps
if the conversation is recorded. Be polite, and send a thank-you note after
the interview (a hand written, mailed card is best).
Scholarships and Financial Aid
www.fastweb.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.finaid.org/scholarships/
www.collegepaystn.com/
Biology: www.bbc.co.uk/sn/
Chemistry: http://www.chemistrylecturenotes.com/
History Notes: www.enotes.com/history
AP Course Notes: www.course-notes.org/
CIA World Factbook: www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/