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Citing Sources | Exams | Financial Aid and Scholarships | Homework Help | Study Skills
Citing Sources
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Style Guides for Citing Sources
From the Cook Library of Towson University comes easy-to-follow, specific examples of how to cite sources using MLA, APA, ASPA, and Chicago Style--all bases covered!
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Exams
ACT Exam
The SAT isn't the only BIG exam out there--know your options.
The ACT could be a friendlier alternative for you.
BCPL - Testing and Education Resource Center
Features interactive online practice tests including GED, SAT, ACT, Praxis, NCLEX, postal exams, law enforcement, occupational tests, certification and licensing tests, and more. Also includes scholarship and financial aid information, plus detailed information on private high schools, undergraduate and graduate programs, executive education programs, and technical and specialty schools.
GED Classes and Official Practice Test
Provided by Catonsville Community College (CCBC) Continuing Education
High School Hub
This site is pretty cool. In addition to having a "reference desk" (a collection of resources) and web pages organized by school subject, there are also games, highlights and a weekly SAT question for practice.
SAT Student Resources from Baltimore County Public Schools (Local Interest)
Links to SAT preparation resources and reviews with practice tests
Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Baltimore County Merit Scholarship [PDF]
You should apply if you...
* Are a senior in a Baltimore County Public School
* Are interested in attending Towson University or UMBC
* Have a 3.6 G.P.A. and 1360 S.A.T. or 30 A.C.T.
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FAFSA
Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online to apply for federal student aid such as grants, work-study, and loans as well as apply for most state and some private aid.
Student Financial Assistance
From the Maryland Higher Education Commission
Homework Help
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AskUsNow:
Maryland AskUsNow! is a 24/7 live online interactive service for the residents and students of the state of Maryland.
It uses the expertise of trained librarians to provide answers to questions, research guidance, and help navigate the Internet!
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Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Homework Help
An extensive collection of links for homework help on the web in art, English and literature, foreign languages, health, math, science, music, and social sciences. This site also has general reference links to dictionaries, atlases, etc. and is searchable.
Exploratorium
Visit this "museum of science, art and human perception" where you can learn just about anything!
High School Ace
High School Ace is a web portal to free educational resources for teens. It features academic subject guides, reference tools, games, puzzles, quizzes, and college information.
Heroes and Icons
Need to write a paper about a famous person? "Twenty people who articulate the longings of the last 100 years, exemplifying courage, selflessness, exuberance, superhuman ability and amazing grace." Check out Edmund Hillary, Jackie Robinson, Princess Di, Che Guevara and Rosa Parks, to name a few.
Homework Help!
Check out Baltimore County Public Library's links to dozens of different web sites that offer homework help on a wide variety of topics.
Research Databases
**Note to teachers: Not the same as the Internet, our Databases are electronic versions of the print magazines or journals. We use them to save space and trees. **
Find everything from archived newspaper articles to journals on your topic! Many of these indexes have full text articles. For access outside of a BCPL branch, enter your library card # (21183-blah, blah, blah) at the prompt.
Science and Arts Gateway for Education (SAGE)
Topics include astronomy, agriculture, biology, chemistry, computers, earth and environmental science, engineering, health and medicine, mathematics, meteorology, physics, as well as a monthly sci/math topic!
Spark Notes.com
We know you read the book; this is just to make sure everything happened the way you remember!
Brush up, reconnect, or get acquainted for the first time!
Our Courts
Everything you need to know about our court system and other info about democracy, elections, politics and government, with links and games.
Study Skills
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Study Skills and Learning Assistance
This page has been designed to help you in pursuit of your educational goals.
It contains Vocabulary Improvement, Study Skills, Test Taking, Time Management, Note Taking, and various hints and tips.
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Study Skills Self Help
This collection of short documents from the Virginia PolyTechnic Institute and State University will help you with time management, writing term papers, reading scientific articles, and with many other aspects of studying.
A+ Research and Writing
Guide from the Internet Public Library on research methods and writing tips for papers and essays.
Super Study Skills
Sessions offered by the Towsontowne Recreation Council on topics such as time management, organization, and memory skills.
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