There are many ways to begin gathering information for research papers or projects. With our access to the internet and also to libraries, our ability to obtain the information we need seems almost endless. The process of gathering research can be overwhelming. We have found a variety of sites that may be helpful as you gather the information you need to successfully complete your research assignments.

Advice on Research:
Advice on Research and Writing

Online service that creates a research strategy complete with search engine suggestions: Search Strategy Wizard

Financial Calculators: :
Dollar Times

Libraries on the web:
Homework Spot
Infotrac Magazine Database - Enter Library Card Number "discovery"
Internet Public Library
Library Of Congress
Library Spot
National Agricultural Library
National Libraries
National Library Of Education
National Library Of Medicine
Public Libraries
State Libraries

Online Encyclopedias that are free:
Britannica
Canadian Encyclopedia
Encarta
Encyclopedia by eLibrary
Infoplease Encyclopedia

Online Thesaurus:
Roget's Interactive Thesaurus
Merriam-Webster Thesaurus
PlumbDesign Visual Thesaurus

Ask a Question Sites:
Internet Public Library
AllExperts

Sites that will translate from one language to another:
Babel Fish Translation
Dictionary.com Translator
Free Text Translator
Free Web Site Translation
PROMPT-Online Translator
SYSTRAN Internet Translations

Currency Converter
Foreign Exchange Currency Converter
Universal Currency Converter
X-rates Currency Coverter
Yahoo Finance Currency Converter

Source:
    Maine Educatioinal Opportunity Center