NEW- 1 on 1 research paper consultations!
Do you have a research paper assigned at school? Do you feel lost and confused? RHPL Librarians can help! We'll guide you through:
-picking a topic
-finding your focus
-getting the best information possible

Drop in: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3-6 pm
Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm

Or by appointment: Sheila @ 248-650-7132 or sheila [dot] konen @ rhpl.org

Handy sites for burning questions

Advice
Go Ask Alice health question and answer site from Columbia University
Teen Consumer Scrapbook don't get ripped off
Graduated Licensing in Michigan for teen drivers
What Every Driver Must Know from Michigan Secretary of State- study up for that driving test!

Grades
A+ Research and Writing from the Internet Public Library for high school/college
PaperRater free online proofreading, grammar & spell check, and plagiarism detection for your papers.
Easybib free tool for formatting bibliography and works cited pages
I need a pencil free SAT prep: lessons, practice questions, etc
Homework Helper from the Rochester Hills Public Library
Rochester Community Schools
Dr. Math the site for math questions

College
MichiganCAP provides free support for all students and families in Michigan to simplify the process of transitioning from high school to college and career.
MeritAid.com your guide to merit-based scholarships
CollegeNet find your ideal college
CollegeToad prep yourself for all those college decisions

Health
National Eating Disorders Association
Teen Health and the Media learn to evaluate media messages about tobacco, alcohol and drugs, sexuality, violence, and body image and nutrition
Scarleteen a practical guide to sexuality

Reads
Amazon.com for teens what's new?
Challenged Books from the American Library Association
Favorite Teenage Angst Books it hurts so good
Teen Reads what to read...
Series and Sequels is there a new one yet?
Teen Ink written by teens
Readergirlz share your faves, chat with authors
Shelfari keep track of your books online

Stuff
Fun: Anime News Network StyleMob DC Comics
Movies: Allmovie.com Internet Movie Database
Music: Last.fm MTV Ultimate Band List PitchforkMedia Pandora Lala Playlist.com
Sports: ESPN MLB NBA NCAA NFL NHL WNBA