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DATABASES - The Commonwealth of Massachusetts provides libraries with access to information on a variety of topics. Thanks to the MetroWest Regional Library System, you may select one of these links to start your research projects:
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Twelve databases including information on authors and literature, biographies, business, current events, health and wellness, science, social studies, and much more! Includes a professional collection for teachers and school administrators. |
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EBSCO Literary Reference Center: In-library Access |
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EBSCO Literary Reference Center:Remote Access |
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Full text of Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Springfield Union News, and the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. |
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The online version of the encyclopedia includes all the articles from the print source plus videos, sounds, and links to recommended web sites. |
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Credit card rates. |
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Useful information when applying for a credit card. |
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For fairness in the marketplace. |
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Links to the most useful consumer resources. |
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Values of new and used cars. |
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Full text of federal consumer publications. |
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Values of new and used cars. |
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Financials and Company Profiles |
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Includes resources on consumer protection. |
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Find U.S. manufacturing companies by specific product or service. |
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Consumer information from the federal government. |
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A complete online collection. |
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American poetry from before 1920. |
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Biographies and works of Chaucer, Malory, Kempe and others. |
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Great books online. |
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Help with Grammar |
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Information on the Harlem Renaissance. |
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Information on music and history of this time. |
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Need help understanding Chaucer? There's a link on this site that will help! Plus, many more links listed by time period. Everything you ever wanted to know about English. |
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Critical and biographical sites about authors and their work. Browse by author, title, or literary time period. |
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Links to librarian selected sites on Shakespeare. |
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Many sources on the Romantic period. |
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More information on Shakespeare. |
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For Ms. Duffy's classes. |
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Links to literary magazines, popular poets, and more. |
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Links to poets, poetry collections, and poetry from around the world. |
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A great site for Renaissance information. |
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Even more! |
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Annotated guide to online sources in the humanities. Includes Victorian writers. |
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Dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, and grammar help. |
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News in French. |
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Includes information on major cities of France. |
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French culture, news, and travel. |
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Search by location or name. |
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Research travel needs including flights, vacation packages, hotels, rail, and car rentals. |
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Roman Republic, timelines, people, daily life, religion, and military information. |
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A series of interlinked essays |
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Links to Roman topics. |
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People, events, maps, discovery, and culture. |
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Pictures. |
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Grammar, verbs, mythology, and more. |
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Application, results, test questions, and copies of previous exams. |
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Many links from a site designed to help students with their homework. |
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The Spanish version of the cable news channel. |
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More information on this day. |
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Links to sites on Spanish language and culture. |
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Admission, enrollment, financial aid, etc. |
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Search colleges and scholarships. |
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Financial aid, help writing essays, and more. |
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The online version of FAFSA. |
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Applications, aid, and scholarship information. |
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Loans, scholarships, military aid, etc. |
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Search For Scholarships |
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Higher education and career opportunities. |
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Links to career exploration, training and education requirements, finding a job, and more. |
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State schools and education. |
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Descriptions of careers including education needed, salaries, and job outlook. |
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Colleges, universities, summer camps, and jobs. |
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Financial aid, scholarships, and student loans. |
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How to search for a college, prepare for college, etc. |
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Information on class size, school violence, improving schools, and much more. |
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Help with Math |
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Definitions and theorems. |
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Includes biographies and history. |
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Tricks and hints to solve tricky math problems. |
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An encyclopedia of math. |
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Introduction to bioethics. |
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Introduction to the world's major biomes. |
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Information on topics ranging from evolution to zoology. |
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An interactive periodic table. |
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Explore biodiversity. |
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Types and uses of energy. |
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News and information about the environment. |
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Site for the government organization that protects human life and safeguards the natural environment. |
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The A-Z encyclopedia of physics. |
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Online encyclopedia covering math and science. |
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Information on biomes and ecosystems. |
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Biology journal articles. |
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Answers to your physics questions. |
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Start your search here! |
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Exposes bloopers in the movie. |
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Scientists answer questions from students like you! |
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History, atomic number and weight, symbol, and electron configuration of each element. |
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Peers into the face of cloning. |
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Links to science and technology sites. |
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Simulations on force, work, tension, and more! |
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Another table! |
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They clone dinosaurs, don't they? |
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AMERICAN
HISTORY
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A gateway to information on the Civil War, slavery, biographies, and more. |
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A clearly organized site with simple lists of links. |
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Civil War to the present |
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Biographies |
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Primary source material on history and culture of the United States. |
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Primary sources from the 18th century displayed digitally. |
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A large collection of maps organized by time period. |
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Primary sources from the 1920s and 30s. |
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Historic events, births, and deaths from any day in history. |
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The web page of the television network. |
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Browse or search this vast resource. |
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An online museum with timelines and pictures. |
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Links by topic to lots of information. |
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Pictures, exhibits, and information from the museums. |
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Information about events on any given day. |
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Profiles of the 100 most important people of the 20th century. |
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Database of Arthurian texts, images, and information. |
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Includes pictures. |
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Includes pictures. |
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Offers an understanding of the main principles of the age. |
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Metropolitan Museum of Art's site chronicling Byzantine history. |
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Culture and people of the middle ages. |
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Includes pictures and parts of a castle. |
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Browse by topic or time period. |
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Links to sites mostly about the women of the middle ages. |
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What was it really like to live in the middle ages? |
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History, physics, and plans to make trebuchets. |
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Group working to end special-interest politics. |
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Legal resources. |
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Archive of politically significant audio material. |
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Track the 1.45 billion dollars spent annually on lobbying. |
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Read the text of decisions made between 1937 - 1975. |
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Information on the federal, state, and local government is linked here! |
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Search by category or alphabetically. |
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Publications and news. |
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Many links. |
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Describes disorders, treatment, and research. |
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Articles and columns from the magazine. |
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Information on the man and his work. |
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Illusions to help you learn about sensation and perception. |
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Roman Republic, timelines, people, daily life, religion, and military information. |
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Links to Roman topics. |
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Many links from a site designed to help students with their homework. |
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Links to reference sources, including primary materials. |
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Celebrates the accomplishments of women. |
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Covers 1830-1930. |
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Information about artists. |
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Information about the countries of the world. Includes maps. |
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Guide to the history and art of this period. |
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Learn more about the Middle East and Libera. |
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Documents from the war. |
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People, events, maps, science, economy, culture... |
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Lots of info! |
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Studies Holocaust history. |
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Includes timeline of the War. |
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Articles and images on the people and places of the war. |
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Primary source material from 1893-1933. |
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More information on the times. |
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A virtual tour. |
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Safety, survival, and tips. |
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Information on hate crimes. |
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Information on indoor and outdoor rock climbing. |
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Comprehensive information about the body with an emphasis on disease prevention. |
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Large collection of recipes and cooking tips. |
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Includes facts about sexual harassment. |
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Links to popular and extreme sports. |
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Information on child rearing from the print magazine. |
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Exercise, nutrition, health, etc. |
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Guide to outdoor recreation and travel. |
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An online community of support groups. |
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Information on camping, cycling, fishing, hiking, and paddling. |
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In depth medical information by 200 leading experts. |
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Information on the nation's health. |
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A service of the Substance Abuse Mental health Services Administration. |
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Teen section addresses date rape and other issues. |
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Information on drugs appears in the subtopic category. |
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Links to a wide range of information on parenting topics. |
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Information on self injury from the staff of a treatment program. |
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Information on safe weight management, healthy eating, and physical fitness. |
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Information on equipment, clothing, accessories and tips for skiing, snow shoeing, and snow boarding. |
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Explanations of the rules of most sports. |
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Thousands of jobs posted by employers. |
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Discover work environments suited to your interests, abilities, and personality. |
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Lists of top employers and careers and links to career resources. |
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U. S. Department of Labor statistics and information. |
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Search or browse for jobs by industry and post your resume for prospective employers. |
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Explore careers from a variety of fields and related information and academic programs. |
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A game designed to match your interests and skills with potential careers. |
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Steps to consider as you are planning your career. |
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Resources for career planning. |
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Online videos and other info related to careers including training, salaries, and opportunities. |
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Browse industries and career specific vocations. Narrow your search by geographic area. |
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Information about career opportunities in Canada. |
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Student planning guide to graduate school and beyond. |
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Information about careers in construction. |
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Information about careers in science. |
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Job fair information, apply for jobs online, research companies, and other resources. |
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University of Manitoba's site for browsing through links related to specific careers. |
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Links to various career-related websites. |
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Links to sites about job searching, interviewing skills, writing cover letters, and volunteering. |
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Information on planning a career, choosing a college and financial aid information. |
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Links to career exploration, training and education requirements, finding a job, and more. |
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Money/Fortune magazines' 100 best companies to work for. |
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Browse or search job descriptions, prospects, salaries, and working conditions. |
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Personality tests, IQ tests, and entrepreneur tests online. |
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Steps in planning a career, choosing the best college for this career, and mapping a plan. |
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Search for job opportunities in the UK. |
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Career and salary information and finding a suitable job. |
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Industry, career, company, salary, and resume information and ability to post a resume. |
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Answers the question, what can I do with a major in . . . ? |
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Assess your skills and match it with a career, or browse through career information. |
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Information on our state. |
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An enlightening site that explains how stuff works! |
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An almanac, encyclopedia, and dictionary in one! |
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Films, television shows, stars, and people from behind the scenes. |
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Award winning site with easy links to many facts. |
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Many kinds of maps. Download and open in Adobe Acrobat. |
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Links to newspapers around the country and around the world. |
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Outline maps of the world, continents, and countries. |
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