Web Resources

CourtSystem.org is home to tens of thousands of US courts, jails, prisons, police departments, sheriffs, and district attorneys with easy to access contact information including addresses, hours, phone numbers, and services provided by each office. A very useful site for research purposes.

American site offering an alternative view of the news, supported by the not-for-profit Independent Media Institute. The database contains more than 7,000 articles on all aspects of current affairs and recent events. Also runs the Alties alternative movie awards. www.alternet.org

An educational resource put together by a group of recent college graduates with a passion for English. Drawing from they university and employment experiences, they offer useful materials for those engaged in the study of English from high school students to college students to post-graduates. Also features the Ultimate Grammar guide and the Guide to Technical Writing.  Read more

An American online education resource centre with extensive subject guides and distance learning information which seeks to provide free, independent and accurate information and resources for prospective and current students. Founded in 1998 by Mike Madin, a librarian coordinator, and now maintained by multiple contributors.  Read more

Useful wide-ranging site one-stop advice and information website where 16-24 year-olds can find support and guidance on a range of issues. It has a useful page for aspiring writers and comments from author Stella Duffy. www.thesite.org/