Career Academy Recommended Research Sites
Online Library Tools
DLC Library - The DLC Library contains educationally relevant search tools for student use.
- netTrekker d.i. - links to educator- evaluated websites. It's organized by subject (math, science, language arts, etc.). And it links to web pages on study and research skills.
- Grolier Online - houses encyclopedias that you can "check out" of the library, including a Spanish-language encyclopedia.
- SIRS - is a collection of online databases that specialize in social issues, science, history, the arts, and more.
- Facts on File News Service - is a news digest, featuring U.S. and world news from 1940 to the present.
- infoSkills - links to free (and fun) tools that help you take papers and projects from start to finish.
- ProQuest & eLibrary - are non-DLC resources, available to your school through your local ESD. We link to both to give you easy access. These are good places to do research for assignments and papers.
Research Links
- Citation Machine - Bibliographies made simple -(Click "MLA" and follow instructions)
- Dictionary.com - Dictionary, thesaurus, & encylopedia
- King County Library System - (Click "Databases" for in-depth research)
- Crls Research Guide - Research paper help
- Google - Use specific search terms or you'll get a hundred thousand hits of junk
How to Study - Great study resources & info on note taking
Language Arts
- Web English Teacher - Book group plans & study guides
- Guys Read - Cool books for "GUYS"!
- Bartleby - Good source for free ebooks
- Poet's Corner - Search by Author, Title, or Subject
Associations
Art Links
- The Elements of Art - Need to meet Art Standard 1.1?
Social Studies Links
- Constitutional Rights Foundation - Need a Socratic? Look no further!
- Findlaw - Need to know what the law says?
- Justice Learning - Do you know your Civic rights?
- www.loc.gov - The Library of Congress
- Click HERE for Printable Maps ?
Math & Science Links
- The Why Files - Ever ask why? (Good Science Socratics)
- How Stuff Works - Ever wonder how stuff works?
- Ask Dr. Math - Got a math question?
Internships Search
- DexOnline.com
- Yellowpages.com - On-line phone books with thousands of listings
- Metro Trip Planner - Do you know how to get to that interview?
- Mapquest - Get maps & directions for your interview
- JobStar: Resumes - Need a Resume? Cover Letter?
Post High School Planning
- College Board - Sign up and prep for the SAT
- ACT Student - Sign up and prep for the ACT
- U.S. Dept. of Edu., PIN Registration - Get your pin # to apply for scholarships online
- FAFSA = FREE Application for Federal Student Aid
Scholarships, Scholarships, Scholarships
- FastWeb
- Scholarship.com
- www.wtb.wa.gov - Looking for a Vocational Program in Washington?
- www.khake.com - The A-Z list of vocational careers options in the US.
