Ever had to submit a research
paper that dealt with the census results of 1897 but didn't
know where to start? Trying to locate a city in far-flung
Indonesia? Search no more! Make the Internet your next best
friend.
The Web has a plethora of information
on almost every subject. But finding your way through
this maze can be an ordeal. While a seasoned search engine
like Google
would be your best bet to begin with, it does help to
be conversant with specific sites that deal with your
area of interest. We've tackled a few key areas here and
the best Web resources to use. So here's to helping you
find your way!
• Quotes. Looking to
spice up your presentation with an apt quote? Quotations
is the place to go. Under Resources/Links it offers a
comprehensive array of online quotations on almost every
topic under the sun. If you prefer typing key words in
a search engine, then try Bartleby.
Their Quotations search engine enables you to look up
quotes on almost any topic by just typing in key words.
• Statistics. What's a good research paper
without numbers to back it up? So whether you're talking
about economic trends or mortality rates, substantiate
your findings with valid statistics and do it all with
just the click of a mouse. Dig out those numbers and make
an impressive statement at the Bureau
of Labor Statistics. It also offers links to other
useful statistical sites.
• Scholarly Research.
For those pursuing scholarly research on topics as diverse
as agriculture to International Diversity, the WWW
Virtual Library is an information gold mine. It provides
links to professional associations,foundations, and published
scholarly papers in the chosen field.
• Trivia. If you're looking
for interesting tidbits on just about any subject, then
stop over at Absolute
Trivia.
Written by Lalita Aloor
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