TEEN LINKS
Use these links to help you with…
Doing homework
ClassLink
Students from Monroe's public schools can use this link to access
the programs and work you have saved on ClassLink.
Internet Public
Library
This site is a directory to websites on many dfferent topics, as well
as online reference materials such as dictionnaries and encyclopedias.
MLA
Style Citation Maker - Oregon Public Education Network
Use this preset form to help create MLA style citations.
Citation
Style for Research Papers - C.W. Post
Links to examples of reference citations in MLA, APA, and Chicago
Manual of Style.
Research
Style Guides - Ryan-Matura Library & Learning Resources
This site provides guidance in creating a bibliography or reference
list for a research paper. It offers links to citations for MLA style,
APA style, and Chicago Manual of Style.
Primary
Source Guide
This is a resource to understand what primary sources are and how
to search for them. It links to digital archives of primary sources
on a variety of topics and lists relevant books available at our library.
National
Geographic Xpeditions
Printable maps from National Geographic's online atlas.
nationalatlas.gov
This online version of the National Atlas of the United States provides
prinatable and interactive maps about America's people, history and
rsources.
Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government
Information about our government provided by the U.S. Government Printing
Office.
CIA
World Fact Book
Select a country and find information on its geography, population,
government, economy, and more provided by the Central intelligence
Agency.
Library
of Congress Country Studies
This presents a description and analysis of the historical setting
and the social, economic, political, and national security systems
and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Ask.com
This search engine, which used to be known as Ask Jeeves, is an alternative
to Google.
Finding something good to read
Edith
Wheeler Memorial Library catalog
Search our library's catalog to find books, CDs, DVDs and videos.
Nutmeg Book Award
Nominees
Find summaries on the books Connecticut teens can read and vote
for as their favorite book.
Books
in Print Fiction Connection
This resource will help you find books from authors who write like
your favorite author or books from the same genre you like.
Teen Reads
A website with information about new books, book reviews, author interviews
and more.
No flying,
no tights
Reviews of graphic novels for teens.
Poetry Resources for
Teens
This website provides poetry apps, discussion forums, links, poems,
and opportunities to get involved in grassroots projects. The site's
"Writing Help" section offers many resources for poets-in-the-making.
Teen Ink
Read published poems from other teens and submit your own for possible
publication on this online version of this national teen magazine.
Teens
Top 10
See the books voted as the best by teens during the American Library
Associations's annual Teen Read Week.
Read
Alikes
Find the names of books similar
to ones you have read and enjoyed.
Harper
Teen
Get information about the newest teen books coming out from publisher
HarperCollins from this site.
Choosing a career/Job Seeking
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
Explore the career oppurtunities available to you based on what you
like to do.
Kids.gov
career information
A directory of several career related websites compiled by U.S. Federal
Citizen Information Center.
The
Fun Works
Math and science related career information and websites can be
found on this site which is sponsored in part by the National Science
Foundation.
The
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
An organization which promotes the creative development of young artists
and writers through events, publications and activities.
CareerKids.com
A good place to go for help in creating your first resume.
LMI
for Students
Everything from career information and scholarships to resume writing
and interview techniques from the CT Department of Labor.
Pathways
to the World of Work for Young Adults
Tips for interviewing, filling out job applications, resumes &
cover letters, laws for young workers, and more.
Choosing a college
CollegeBoard
PSAT and SAT information along with information on finding and applying
to college.
Connecticut
Student Loan Foundation
A non-profit corporation that administers, guarantees, and finances
student loans.
Tuition
Break
The New England Regional Student Program (RSP) which enables New England
residents, who enroll in an approved major that is not offered by
the public college of their own state, to enroll at out-of-state New
England public colleges and universities at a discount.
WSJ
on Campus
A partnership between the Wall Street Journal and Unigo gives clear,
this site provides candid information necessary to choose the right
college, get in and make the most of the experience from Journal reporters,
current college students and noted experts
Managing your money
Teen
Resource Bureau
Get answers about personal finance questions on this site developed
by teens through the National Endowment for Financial Education.
TeensHealth
This site provides easy to understand information about teen health
issues.
CopeCareDeal
A resource to learn about mental health issues