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CITATION TOOLS

Bibme Online citation tool
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Citation Machine Online citation tool
WritingHouse
Online citation tool

DICTIONARIES & THESAURI

Dictionary.com Online dictionary
Thesaurus.com Online thesaurus
MerriamWebster Word Central Online dictionary
Free Dictionary by Farlex Online dictionary

TRANSLATION DICTIONARIES

Collins
Thesaurus, Dictionary, Translator, and Word Games
Reverso Translation Dictionary
Translate words, expressions, idiomatic phrases

ENCYCLOPAEDIAE

The Canadian Encyclopedia The most comprehensive source of Canadian information online
DK Find Out Encyclopedia Online encyclopedia
Funk & Wagnall's New World Encyclopedia
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Encyclopedia.com
Encyclopaediae, dictionaries, and thesauri with facts, definitions, biographies, synonyms, pronunciation keys, word origins, and abbreviations
How Stuff Works
Unbiased, reliable, easy-to-understand answers and explanations of how the world actually works. Includes:
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RESEARCH GUIDES

On Your Own

London Public Library Research Includes: Information Databases Art, Theatre, & Dance Genealogy Geography Government & Law History Language Learning Literature Local History Media Literacy Science Social Studies & Humanities For Teachers
The Inquiry Process Guidance through stages of inquiry: The Research Question Information Sources Search Strategies Information Gathering Evaluating Information Information Sharing Citing Sources
TPL Research Guide for Kids

Information Literacy Skills@Your Library