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• Compare these two sites about Norse Mythology. Which would you choose? Site A or Site B

• Halifax Public Libraries Catalogue
  Search the catalogue to see what the public library has

• The Canadian Encyclopedia       
  The newest edition of the Canadian Encyclopedia, available in both English and French

• Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online       
  Available in English or French, this first phase presents Canadian persons who died between the years 1000 and 1930 or whose last known date of activity falls within these years

• Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need
  One of the hardest parts about doing academic research on the Internet is figuring out where to start! A search engine or subject portal is usually the first thing to try, but which are the most useful for your research need?

• Searching with Success
  If you want to search the web but want to be smart about it, start by taking this interactive online tutorial from Acadia University. Just click on Restart to begin.

• Credible Sources Count!
  Think you found a great website for your project or paper? Learn how to evaluate websites by taking this interactive online tutorial from Acadia University. Just click on Restart to begin.

• You Quote It, You Note It!
  Learn how to avoid the plagiarism pitfall by taking this interactive online tutorial from Acadia University. Just click on Restart to begin.

• Research It Right
  Ready to start your research? Learn how to do it properly by taking this interactive online tutorial from Acadia University. Just click on Restart to begin.

• Finding and Using Online Images
  If you plan to use any online images in an assignment check out this page for all the guidelines on finding and using them properly, according to Canadian Copyright law.

• Easybib
  Done with the research and the writing? Make sure to cite properly. By providing this site with the information about your sources, it can properly format, alphabetize, and print your citation list. Easybib.com adheres to the 7th Edition of MLA Handbook for Writers and Researchers, and the 5th edition of the APA Publication Manual.

• MLA style research paper - An excellent example of a MLA style research paper regarding cell phones on the road. DO NOT attempt to submit this paper as your own.

• Easybib MLA7 Reference Guide
  Done with the research and the writing? Make sure to cite properly. This Easybib document shows you how to cite just about any type of reference.