AP images

http://apimages.ap.org/default.aspx

Looking for pictures for a class project? AP images has current photos and historical photos. You can search for certain subjects in the search bar, and you can even search by time posted, the photographers name, the event, the place, etc. Go check it out and don't forget to cite your sources!

Need help getting the right keyword? Make a comment and ask away!

Smithsonian

http://www.si.edu/Museums/

The Smithsonian website is full of information on current exhibits and past exhibits. Some of the information and pictures accompanying the exhibits may apply to your subject matter or time period. There is a search bar in the upper right hand corner where you can try out various keywords in order to get the results you want. There is also a tap titled "Research" where you can find current articles. If you use a picture from this website or information from this website, be sure to site it correctly under MLA's guide for how to do websites.

This website can also be fun to explore! There is something for everyone!

School Libraries

You're school has a cool thing called the library; some people may be afraid to enter this place full of mysterious books but there is no reason to hesitate! If you ask your librarian or library assistant, you will be amazed at the amount of help they can provide. The library and those familiar with it can show you a lot of easy resources for your research and can cut down the time that you spend struggling to find resources by a lot. Most libraries have print resources (books and journals) and internet access with prescriptions to Research databases; other libraries may be fortunate enough to have microfilm of original documents and other helpful sources. If the school library does not have something you are looking for, you can send for an interlibrary loan where your source will be sent from another library. The possibilities are endless!

If you have yet to learn about the resources available in your library, hop on in and meet with the librarian or beg your English teacher to schedule a class tour.

The Owl at Purdue

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/

The University of Purdue's OWL website has a lot of great information on how to writing in general and how to give credit to outside sources in your writing. The MLA page may especially come in handy for you as you search for instructions and examples of how citations should be done in your papers. There are also research tips and links to actual MLA website in case you are interested in purchasing the handbook (then you would have the information without the internet). Don't forget to scroll down to the bottom for more tabs concerning MLA fomatting.

Go to the site in advance if you want to get familiar with links!

JSTOR

www.jstor.org is a website where you can search for trusted journal articles on the subject of your choice.  You can get articles, editorials, reviews, and even pictures!  All articles that you find on JSTOR are peer reviewed and should be accepted by any teacher.  You can search by the subject of your choice, a certain category, timeframe, etc.  If you can't save or print your articles at the time, you can create your own account called MyJSTOR to keep track of your sources.  

Mess around with the tabs, get familiar with the site, even try out a search for fun.  You will love this site when it comes time for you to do research and write major projects.   

Have any questions for me? Leave a comment and I'll get back to you.