Helpful links/tools:
Easybib A really great tool to help write a Works Cited. Use this as a guide and revise your results to follow the MLA 7 Works Cited Handout (see following link).
Dictionary.com Click on the “Thesaurus” link at the top
For Movies:
Internet Movie Database (IMDB)- Movie reviews and more
Rotten Tomatoes – more movie reviews!
Most movies will also have their own “official” site. Check the URL to make sure (the name of the movie should be part of the URL)
Books:
Most authors have a website/blog, so make sure to check by searching their last name. For example, Scott Westerfeld’s site.
Here are some other ideas:
Teen Reading Club (TRC)- a website designed for Canadian Teens with many reviews to read. You can also post your own!
Amazon.com Although this is a commercial site, there are short summaries/reviews available. Search (at the top) for “books” or “music”
Music:
Musicians should have their own official websites, for example, Avril Lavigne
TV Shows:
Check out the official site for a particular show, for example CSI Miami
Sports:
Again, teams will have an official site, like our amazing Vancouver Canucks !!