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Report Writing

Need to write a report for school? These sites will help you get it done.

Resources in this category:

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School Research Guide
http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/
A basic guide for starting a research project or paper. Gives basic steps, organizational tips, and the "big six" steps to completing a project. This site was created by Holly Samuels, a librarian at the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA.
How to Use the Dewey Decimal System
http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/ddchow.html
Here is a brief overview of the ten Dewey Decimal categories and what type of books you would find in each of the categories.
KCTools
http://www.ala.org/aaslTemplate.cfm?Section=k12students&Temp...
The KidsConnect Research Toolbox describes the 4 basic phases of the research process ("I Wonder", "I Find", "I Evaluate", and "I Share"). It also provides links to additional websites in case you're stuck in one of these phases.
NoodleBib Starter
http://www.noodletools.com/login.php
Create a single citation in MLA style to cut and paste into your paper, or set up a personalized folder which will compile and alphabetize and your citations for you. NoodleTools offers this simplified MLA tool for Grades 1-5 and ESL students. A more extensive version can be purchased by subscription.

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