| Dictionaries,
Thesaurus & Quotations |
| Your
Dictionary.com
A Web of online dictionaries with definitions,
synonyms and glossaries. Some great work games too.
|
Merriam
Webster Collegiate Dictionary
In addition to definitions, access 'Word of the Day'
and fun word games. |
Thesaurus,
Phrases & Quotes
Various thesauri, a cliche finder, quotations galore.
So much here. |
| Encyclopedias
|
| Wikipedia
Without doubt, this is the best free online encyclopedia. With links,
to links, to links, you get a thorough view of your topic. |
Britannica.com
Full
access requires a subscription. This will give you some basic info. |
| Encarta
Encyclopedia
A basic level of info. More once you subscribe.
|
Encyclopedia.com
Internet's
premiere free encyclopedia, more than 57,000
frequently updated articles from the Columbia Encyclopedia. Enhanced with links to newspaper and magazine articles, pictures and maps.
|
Webopaedia
The only online dictionary and search engine you need
for computer and Internet technology definitions. It's a beauty. |
Library
Spot
If you can't find it anywhere else, have a look at this site. Resources
are American but a look around will reveal a wealth of information eg.
Historical documents. |
Symbols.com
A really unique site. Spend some time and get the value
out of this site. You'll never believe there could be so many symbols
with so many explanations. |
| Almanacs
& Maps |
Info
please
A general reference site |
World
map outline templates
This site has an extensive list of outline maps from every country
in the world. It also refers you to other related sites that guide
you when something more specific is required. |
CIA
Factbook
The definitive guide to geographical data, reference maps, flags of
the world and more. |
Google
Maps
It only covers North America and Canada at present but keep an eye
on this site. Type in your address and get a birds eye view from above. |
Map
Machine
Find nearly any place on Earth, and view it by population, climate,
and much more. Browse antique maps, find country facts, or plan your
next outdoor adventure with our trail maps. Choice of world street
map, world satellite map or aerial imagery maps. |
| Translators |
Altavista
Babelfish translator
Enter your word, phrase, or a whole transcript, select
your languages and you have the translation. |
| General
Reference |
The
Library Spot
Comprehensive reference portal site incl dictionaries, lessons plans,
projects, calculators, calendars |
Martindale's
The Reference Desk
Easy to use subject index shows extent of this site and facilitates
research. Great. |
LION
Library Information Online Network for K-12 school librarians |
Librarian's
Index
*****Hotsite - Greatest research assistant you could ever have. |
Argus
Clearinghouse
Valuable research tool arranged in subject categories |
InfoBahn
Meta-Index of Library-Related Resources on the WWW |
LM-NET
Librarian Links
General library links and creating web site authoring tools |
Internet
Public Library
Great librarian's resource site |
IPL
Reference Center
References & guides to research on all topics.
Check it out!! |
BULB
Information Service
A national information service for the higher education community |
The
Awesome Library
Organizes the Web with 14,000 carefully reviewed resources |
The
Researching Librarian
Web resources helpful for librarians doing research.
Some of the lesser known databases |
Kid's
Tools
Fun, education and protected sites for children & families |
| Search
Engines |
Sensis
Previously 'Go Eureka' search engine. Specifically
Australian product. |
| Australia's
Cultural Network
Looking
for that information on bushrangers, Australian artisits, culture.
gold rush or history. Try here. |
Search
Engine Showdown
http://www.searchengineshowdown.com/ |
Vicnet
- Victoria's Network
http://www.vicnet.net.au/ |
Spider's
Apprentice
Learn how search engines work. This site also helps
you to decide which is the best search engine for the job. |
NoodleQuest
- research assistant
Part of the Noodle Tools website. This will assist
the researcher in establishing a search strategy. |
Vivisimo
meta-search engine
http://vivisimo.com/ |
Invisible-web.net
http://www.invisible-web.net |
Ixquick
meta-search engine
http://ixquick.com/ |
Incy
Wincy
http://www.incywincy.com |
Technorati
A gateway search engine that allows users to explore the world of weblogs. It also searches video blogs, podcasts and other global conversations on the web. |
Kartoo
A metasearch engine that displays important websites and significant thematics in an interactive map. The interactive map can be used to refine the searched topic. |
| Internet
Search Strategies |
Thumbshots
Ranking
Ranks the result of two search engines of your choic sise by side.
A great teaching tool for illustrating the value of using more than
one search engine. |
Finding
information on the Internet
Tutorial suitable for VCE - tertiary students |
Consumer's
guide to search engines
Covers Boolean logic as well as the difference between search engines
and directories |
About
the net
Definitive list of sites relating to searching the internet from
Schrockguide. Includes Acceptable Use Policy. |
| Tutorials |
Endnote
5.0
RMIT University tutorial with links to other useful university sites
with Endnote FAQ assistance |
Writing
a literature review
Clear & concise tutorial on writing a literature review. Explains
various sources. |
Citation
Machine
Interactive site for constuction of bibiography. Ensures consistency
& accuracy. |
| Comics
& Cartoons |
uComics.com
Featuring Calvin & Hobbs, Garfield, Doonesbury and others |
Glasbergen.com
Cartoons of Randy Glasbergen |
Off
the Mark
Cartoon of Mark Parisi |
| Arranging
Travel & Finding People |
Infobel.com
Looking for worldwide residential postal address, phone numbers.
Try here first. Links to the major international telephone
directories. |
Multimap.com.au
Worldwide directions to any address plus lots more on this site. One of the most visually friendly available. |
Ozstays
Find self catered and any other accommodation. Reliable booking arrangements. |
Stayz.Australia
Find accommodation with a difference Australia wide, a wide range of accommodation to choose from - you won't look anywhere else! |
Takeabreak.com.au
Find the perfect accommodation - they say. Works well and covers the full range of accommodation. Worth a try. |
Wotif.com
Great Rates for a broad range of hotels, motels, apartments, resorts and bed & breakfasts in over 35 countries. Book last-minute accommodation or up to 28 days in advance. |
Whereis.com
The Whereis® OnLine site is a destination directory of Australia 's major cities based on UBD™ digital maps. |
Lastminute.com
Last minute booking information available for entertainment, accommodation, travel, shopping and more. |
| Copyright |
National copyright guidelines
Queensland Department of Education website. Detailed explantion of copyright as it applies to educational institutions. |
Australian Copyright Council
Official Australian website. Comprehensive list of information sheets and general advice. |
Smartcopying
Provides a comprehensive guide to copyright issues affecting Australian Schools including TAFE. |
Creative Commons
Creative Commons provides free tools that let authors, scientists, artists, and educators easily mark their creative work with the freedoms they want to facilitate copyright. Also Flickr description of Creative Commons. |
Copyright Kitchen
From the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, this is a resource for those working in vocational education and training (VET) who deal with copyright issues in their day-to-day work. Enables the user to build their own 'recipe book' of copyright tools. |
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