Homework Help

Research Tools

Books and Authors	Book reviews, plot summaries, and author information.
Science in Context	Thousands of topic overviews, science experiments, biographies, pictures and illustrations, plus the latest scientific developments. Covers biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, math, environmental science, life science, medicine, space science, computer science, technology, history of science, and science and society. Library card required for non-library computers.
Gale PowerSearch	Search many online magazine articles and references books at once! Library card required for non-library computers.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context	Current information on controversial topics for students, writers, and debaters. Library card required for non-library computers.
World Book Online	A huge collection of authoritative tools for research, including encyclopedia articles, current periodicals, recommended websites, pictures, audio, and video. It also features World Book Online for Students, and the Spanish language Enciclopedia Estudiantil.
Literature Resource Center	Gale Literary Index, Encyclopedia of Literature®, Person Search, Works Search

On the Web

Math forum	Do you have a math question? You can also look through the searchable archive on this site.
Purdue Online Writing Lab	Great resources for help in writing papers.
Citation Machine	Citation machine helps students and professional researchers to properly credit the information they use.
CliffsNotes	Online study guides and literary criticism.
Sparknotes	Online study guides, literary criticism, and relevant message boards.
LearnFree.org	Online tutorials for Microsoft applications like Powerpoint, social networking tools, math, reading and more! From Goodwill Community Foundation.
Khan Academy	A free world-class education for anyone anywhere.
Easy Bib	Citation tool.
Tutor.com	Tutor.com offers free online tutoring, homework help, and test preparation for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as for college students and adult learners. The site includes job searching support, such as help writing a cover letter, applying for a job online, and resume writing. Live one-on-one assistance is available everyday from 12pm (noon) until 12am (midnight). Live Spanish-speaking support is also available for math, science, and social studies subjects.

Around the Bay

Boys & Girls Club Homework Assistance	Tutorial and homework assistance, arts and much more at BGC Clubhouse locations. Call to find out what each clubhouse is currently offering and if membership is required. Anna Marie Whalen Branch. 3300 High Street, Oakland, (510) 535-9461 Leonard J. Meltzer Branch. 920 24th Street, Oakland, (510) 272-9929 Ossian Carr Branch. 8530 International Blvd., Oakland, (510) 638-1532
Classroom Matters	Sliding scale tutoring. 2436 Sacramento St., Berkeley, (510) 540-8646
East Bay Consortium	The East Bay Consortium provides in-class tutoring and after-school tutoring at various middle schools and high schools in Oakland. PH 510-879-1586 info@eastbayconsortium.org
East Oakland Youth Development Center	Free enrichment programs with tutoring. Call for program details. 8200 International Blvd., Oakland, (510) 569-8088
Refugee Transitions	Home-based tutoring. And daytime and/or after-school academic assistance, and social emotional support/mentoring at Oakland International High Schools, and Fremont High School. 415.989.2151 • info@reftrans.org
Aspire Education Project	One-on-one and group tutoring in most subjects, as well as test preparation. Monthly rate. Need-based scholarships are available. Based in Oakland. Visit online or call for information. (510) 658-7500. info@aspireeducation.org
Youth Together	Check online or email for current programs.
Community Education Partnerships	Free weekly tutoring for students who have experienced homelessness or housing instability. Sign up online. General Inquiries:info@cep.ngo, 510-903-1063