Education Databases And Encyclopedias
Title: BlueWeb’n
Level: Varies
Comment: This site originates in California and is sponsored by Pacific Bell. It is the library of blue ribbon learning sites on the web. Five new sites are added every week, so it is worthwhile to visit often. A recent feature categorizes websites by both subject and type. Pick web based tutorials or look through references and tools.
Title: Wikipedia-Free Encyclopedia
Level: HS
Comment: This free online encyclopedia is unique in its class because any user may edit or update the information. The articles are written at an advanced reading level but are accompanied by a wide variety of visual media, which complement the written text. Users should verify information with at least one other source.
Title: Internet Public Library
Level: HS
Comment: The Internet Public Library is a consortium of some of the most prestigious University libraries in the U.S. It maintains an up-to-date database of the best Internet resources as reviewed by librarians. Also, offers the well known Ask a Question feature, which provides individualized answers to research questions within a week. Be sure to watch the video tour of the library to get a quick orientation to how the library works!
Title: Merlot
Level: C&U
Comment: Merlot is a database of media rich Internet resources. The best feature is that all of the recommended web sites have undergone rigorous peer review so that users can be sure that the sites are authoritative. The site is somewhat difficult to navigate. The best way to access resources is to perform a keyword search of the site.
Title: AMMSA Aboriginal Links Canadian Site
Level: HS
Comment: AMMSA: The Publisher of Aboriginal Newspapers such as Windspeaker provides this useful list of links to aboriginal sites. The list is not searchable, but it is well organized.
Title: Google Scholar
Level: C&U
Comment: This site provides access to peer reviewed research.
Title: The Canadian Encyclopedia
Level: Varies
Comment: This really is “the most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on all things Canadian”. Provides access to Maclean’s Magazine and Historica as well as the Canadian Encyclopedia and the Youth Encyclopedia. Users should click on the “Explore” hotlink for graphic rich interactive features.