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Publisher: The Regents of the University of Michigan A+: Research and Writing for High School and College Students 
 A step-by-step guide to writing research papers. Features tips for getting started, and finding information in cyberspace and in the library. Also includes an annotated list of links to online resources for research and writing. Part of the Teenspace section of the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/aplus/ Topics: Communications, English Language, Writing Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Monitoring the Future: A Continuing Study of American Youth
This website constitutes "an ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults." In addition to background about the study, the site contains survey results and related publications, most focusing on drug use and trends. Conducted at the Survey Research Center in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health. http://www.monitoringthefuture.org Topics: Drugs, Health, Statistics Last updated Jun 4, 2007 Native American Authors
"This website provides information on Native North American authors with bibliographies of their published works, biographical information, and links to online resources including interviews, online texts and tribal websites. Currently the website primarily contains information on contemporary Native American authors, although some historical authors are represented." Browsable by author, title of work, or tribe. From the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/ Topics: Authors by Region, Authors by Region: United States, Literature by Place, Native Americans, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Music History 102: A Guide to Western Composers and Their Music from the Middle Ages to the Present
An extensive original collection of text, images, and audio clips of great works of Western classical music. From the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/ Topics: Music, Musical Genres Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Animal Diversity Web
An "online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology." Covers mammals, birds, arthropods, amphibians, reptiles, sharks, bony fishes, and other animals. Includes audio of selected animals, resources for teachers, and links to related sites. From the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Science, Science Last updated Oct 15, 2005 IPL Newspapers Collection: Online Newspapers From Around the World
Entries for each newspaper include a link to its website, language, publisher, and frequency; feature sections are included as available. Maintained by the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/news/ Topics: Newspapers, Newspapers by Place, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Oct 6, 2009 Windows to the Universe
This site answers your questions about the solar system, the universe, and the scientists who have discovered these worlds and you can choose answers at a beginning, intermediate, or advanced level. It also includes an excellent Myths section that covers the mythological history of the universe in many cultures. Art, Books & Films includes images of scientists and lists of space-related books, films, and poetry. The NASA-funded site provides a number of different ways to navigate its multimedia-heavy features. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/ Topics: Astronomy, Literature & Books, Religion Last updated May 4, 2005 Literary Criticism
Annotated links to "critical and biographical websites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by nationality and literary period. The collection is not inclusive of all the work on the web, nor does it plan to be. The sites are selected with some thought to their overall usefulness." Includes a literary criticism guide and a pathfinder. From the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/litcrit/ Topics: Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Science Fair Project Resource Guide
Includes an annotated list of sites on how to do a science fair project, samples of completed projects, ideas for projects, general science resources, and a good explanation of the scientific method. Part of the KidSpace section of the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/projectguide/ Topics: Science, Science Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Internet Public Library (IPL)
A general Web portal that includes an excellent Reference Center, a great section of pathfinders to research on specific topics, and a place to ask a reference question via e-mail. Other highlights are their Teen and Youth sections and an Exhibits area with current and archived collections. Searchable and browsable. http://www.ipl.org/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Stately Knowledge: Facts About the United States
"Find out the basic facts of any state in the Union, including Washington, D.C." Brief information about each state includes a map, the state flag, and annotated links to other Web resources. Main page features charts comparing size and population, when each state was admitted into the Union, state capitals, flowers, songs, and more. Part of the KidSpace section of the Internet Public Library (IPL). http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/stateknow/ Topics: Statistics Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Associations on the Net
Annotated "guide to web sites of prominent organizations and associations" affiliated with the arts and humanities, business and economics, computers and Internet, education, entertainment and leisure, health and medical sciences, regional and country information, science and technology, social sciences, and law, government, and political science. From the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/aon/ Topics: Internet Guides & Search Tools Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Ready Reference Collection (IPL)
Quot;An annotated collection of high quality Internet resources, selected by IPL staff for their usefulness in providing accurate, factual information on a particular topic or topics." Maintained by the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/ Topics: Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 2, 2008 POTUS: Presidents of the United States
This collection features "background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included." Includes indexes to names and subjects, and a brief bibliography. From the Internet Public Library. http://www.ipl.org/div/potus/ Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Oct 2, 2008 Hidden Art Could Be Revealed by New Terahertz Device
This 2008 article discusses how T-rays (terahertz radiation) "could let art historians see murals hidden beneath coats of plaster or paint in centuries-old buildings" and "could also illuminate penciled sketches under paintings on canvas without harming the artwork." Includes images. From the University of Michigan News Service. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6300 Topics: Science Last updated Mar 25, 2008 Women's Education Evolves, 1790-1890: Selected Primary Sources From the William L. Clements Library
This exhibit illustrates "aspects of women's education from the Early Republic to women's entrance into colleges and universities." Browse digitized items (such as letters and diaries) on subjects such as colonial heritage, female curriculum, student life, teaching, academies and seminaries, and religion, race, and culture. From the William L. Clements Library, University of Michigan. http://www.clements.umich.edu/womened/ Topics: Education, Women Last updated Feb 10, 2009 |
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