Study Resources

Libraries

Local Libraries

Loudoun County Public Library

Online Libraries

Library of Virginia
Library of Congress – Great special exhibits and research tools
National Archives – Repository of historic documents and info
White House Press Room – Locate White House press releases
National Library of Education – Hotbed of education information
National Library of Medicine – Free Medline searches, fact sheets & more
National Agricultural Library – Major source for agriculture info
Air Force Library – Fact sheets, bios, policy letters, etc.
Internet Law Library – Basic documents and U.S. code

Homework Help

Hint: Start with your school's web site. Do they have homework resources that are geared to the classes you are taking?

Online Resources

Loudoun County Public Library's "Live Homework Help"
MSN Encarta Homework Help – Five ways to end homework hassle and more
Infoplease Homework Center
A Research & Writing – Internet Public Library's Teen Space site

Databases available through Loudoun County Public Library

These databases are terrific resources to research that term paper or project. They can all be accessed using your Loudoun County Public Library card.

Go to Loudoun County Library Databases

News

Local/Regional

Selected National

The New York Times – Requires free registration.
USA Today
Los Angeles Times
The Wall Street Journal

Online Encyclopedias and Dictionaries

Online Encyclopedias

Online Dictionaries

OneLook Dictionaries – Search many dictionaries at once.
World English Dictionary – Includes audio pronunciations.

Foreign Language Dictionaries

Chinese-English Dictionary – Chinese characters with pronunciation
Chinese Characters Dictionary – Direct access to thousands of characters.
ARTFL Project – 75,000 terms, French to English & vice versa.
Lingvosoft – Over 170,000 German words and idioms
Heartful Dictionary – English-Japanese dictionary for English-speakers
English to Italian – Simple, easy interface for translation.
Travlang Spanish – Translation dictionary contains over 5,000 terms

Grammar

Book of English Usage – from American Heritage
The Blue Book – Basic grammar reference and drills.
English Grammar FAQ – Answers from a professor.
Modern English Grammar – From College of DuPage, Ill.
Guide to Grammar & Writing – A complete reference.
Lynch's Guide – Helpful explanations for many rules.
University of Calgary – Tutorials on writing and word use
Writer's Handbook – Includes an editing checklist

Style Guides

Elements of Style – Classic style guide from Strunk
Online Citation Styles – How to cite online resources
APA Style – Research paper guide according to APA
Chicago Style – Guide to Chicago Style documentation