Other
University System of Georgia: What All Libraries Have
A good general look at the resources commonly available in most academic and public libraries, this site provides a framework for students to use in their own library research.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: Reference
Site provides links to a wide variety of reference tools, including encyclopedias, dictionary, thesaurus, quotation books, and guides to English usage. L.11-12.1b Usage issues
Purple Math
Purplemath: Special Angle Values: 30 60 90 and 45 45 90 Triangles
Explains a simple pictorial way to remember basic reference angle values. Provides other memory aids for the values of trigonometric ratios for these "special" angle values, based on 30-60-90 triangles and 45-45-90 triangles.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Reference Sheets
Great resource for giving references to a prospective employers. Contains detailed information on purpose and format, as well as sample reference sheets.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Welcome to Free Burma
At this ibiblio.org site, information is provided about Burma. Includes subjects such as News, Education, Reference, Activism, Boycott, and Help Refugees. There is also a recent CNN slideshow of peaceful protesters.
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Rasmol & Chime
This site from the University of Massachusetts links to downloadable freeware (Rasmol and CHIME) which are required to view 3-D images common on organic chemistry tutorials.
Other
Sample Recommendation Letter
A very good example of how a recommendation/reference letter should be written. Can be used as a model.
Other
Orthonet Quick Look Up to Check Orthography
Type in a noun or verb (infinitive only), and site quickly returns info and usage examples. Not a dictionary - provides sample phrases, notes on past participle agreement etc.
Able Media
Latin Phrases and Mottoes
Nice list of common Latin phrases and their English meanings. Mentions places where you might see the quote. Also includes pictures of these phrases illustrated by students.
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Reference Letter
This student and teacher-friendly site explains the following: what a reference letter is; how to self-assess whether one should write the letter of reference; when to write a letter of reference; and what to say in a letter of reference.
Letter Writing Guide
Sample Reference Letter
This informational site provides a well-written letter of reference exemplar.
Letter Writing Guide
How to Write a Reference Letter
This informational site explains how to write a good letter of reference for another person.
TES Global
Blendspace: Reference Resources 3.4g, 3.7a
A twelve-part learning module with links to images, videos, websites, and a quiz about different types of reference resources.
Other
Reference: What Is Author Purpose?
An informative answer with links to more learning for the question, "What is author purpose?"
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reference Sources
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews different reference sources including, encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauruses, almanacs, atlases, and periodicals.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: How to Use a Thesaurus
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will review how to use a thesaurus. Uses links to an online web thesaurus to look up various words. Great starting point.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Compton's Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe
A review of the features and user options of Compton's Encyclopedia 2000 reference software.
British Library
British Library: Virtual Reference Library
This site provides links to several on-line dictionaries. Students may desire to consult a few dictionary definitions of their focus term prior to beginning a definition essay.