Wikipedia:List of aids to Internet research
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- It provides resources to editors who have questions.
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The following points are useful to anyone consulting this list.
- Inclusion on this list of online reference desks is not an endorsement.
- Organization of entries follows the list of Dewey Decimal classes.
These are the seven subpages of the Reference desk, and corresponding Dewey Decimal numbers.
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Computing (000, 004, 005, 006)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Entertainment (780–799)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Humanities: Philosophy and psychology (100–199), Religion (200–299), Social sciences (300–399), and Literature (800–899)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Language (400–499)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Mathematics (510–519)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Science (500–509, 520–599) and Technology (600–699)
- Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous (700–779, 900–999)
Computer science, information, and general works (000–099)[edit]
Computer science, knowledge, and systems (000–010)[edit]
Computer categories in general web directories[edit]
- Computers in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Computers
- Computing and Computer Science | The WWW Virtual Library (See: World Wide Web Virtual Library.)
- Computers and Internet in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of computer websites[edit]
- Computer Directory :: Hand Edited
- the Computer Portal.com - The Best Computer Sites!
- Computer Directory
- Online Computer Directory, Communications, Database, Programming
Websites of operating systems[edit]
- (See also: List of operating systems, Category:Operating systems.)
- Microsoft Corporation: Software, Smartphones, Online, Games, Cloud Computing, IT Business Technology, Downloads (See: Category:Microsoft.)
- Apple (See: Category:Apple Inc.)
- Linux.com | The source for Linux information (See: Category:Linux.)
- Homepage | Ubuntu (See: Category:Ubuntu (operating system).)
International computing standards organizations[edit]
- Unicode Consortium
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
- ICANN | Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
- Internet Society (ISOC)
Typing foreign characters[edit]
- TypeIt - Type accent marks, diacritics and foreign letters online
- Online Keyboard • Multilingual • LEXILOGOS >>
- All about typing (Scroll down to "Contents".)
- Foreign Language Characters, Diacritics, Accent Marks, Computers, KeyBoard Help, kbh
- Penn State Computing with Foreign Symbols - Home
- Unicode character pickers
- Help Topics - Tavultesoft KeymanWeb Help
- Unicode Web Browser Keyboard
- Quillpad - Typing in Hindi has never been easier (also: Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Nepali, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu)
- Virtual Keyboard
Directories of application software[edit]
- (See also: Application software, Category:Application software.)
- Apple - Web apps - All Categories
- MakeUseOf Directory
- iPhone apps and iPad apps | Appolicious ™ App Directory
- Twitdom » The Twitter Applications Directory
- Dropbox - Apps - Simplify your life
Philosophy and psychology (100–199)[edit]
Religion (200–299)[edit]
Social sciences (300–399)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Society, Category:Society-related lists.)
Society categories in general web directories[edit]
- Society in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Society
- Society and Culture in the Yahoo! Directory
Social sciences, sociology, and anthropology (300–309)[edit]
- Main Page - NativeWiki
- Home - Population Reference Bureau (See: Population Reference Bureau.)
- Intentional Communities Directory - ecovillages communes cohousing (See: Category:Intentional communities.)
General statistics (310–319)[edit]
Directories of statistics[edit]
Economics (330–339)[edit]
Directories of small businesses[edit]
- (See also: Category:Small business.)
- Small Business Directory - Local / World wide - Small Business Big World - Almost Free Listings for Small Businesses
- Small Business Directory -- Search businesses online
- asmallbusinessdirectory.com
- Business Directory, Business Directories, Small Business Directory
Directories of thrift stores[edit]
- (See also: Charity shop.)
- TheThriftShopper.Com National Thrift Store Directory Listing Charity Resale Shops
- Resale Shop Directory, Consignment Shop List, Thrift Store Locator, Shop Clothing Online
- Consignment , ConsignmentShops.com, a list of consignment shops, resale shops, thrift shops and antique shops.
Labor economics (331)[edit]
- Recruiters and Headhunters - find executive search firm, headhunter or executive recruiter
- Dictionary of Occupational Titles DOT - Job Descriptions - www.occupationalinfo.org
- Non Profit Organizations Search | Find Non Profit Organizations | NonProfitList.org (United States)
- Nonprofit Career Network
- Volunteer, work, intern, organize, hire and connect. Change the world - idealist.org
- Home Page * ResumeWiki - Community Edited Resumes
- Free Resumes Directory - Sample Resumes - The complete collection of Resumes
- Directory of Resumes CV - Directory of jobs, careers and employment opportunities.
- LabourStart: Where trade unionists start their day on the net. (multilingual)
Cooperatives (334)[edit]
- (See also: Cooperative, Category:Cooperatives.)
Miscellaneous economics websites[edit]
- ShoppingCenters.com - Your Source for shopping center, mall, and retail information
- Etsy - Your place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage, and supplies
- trendwatching.com: Consumer trends and insights from around the world
- Springwise | New business ideas, trends and innovation
Law (340–349)[edit]
- (See also: Index of law articles, Category:Law, Category:Legal websites.)
Legal categories in general web directories[edit]
- Law in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Society: Law
- Law | The WWW Virtual Library
- Law in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of legal websites[edit]
- Lawyer, Lawyers, Attorney, Attorneys, Law, Legal Information - FindLaw
- The Legal 500 - The Clients Guide to the best Law firms, top Lawyers, Attorneys, Advocates, Solicitors and Barristers.
Miscellaneous legal websites[edit]
Public administration (350–359)[edit]
- USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
- U.S. Government Telephone and E-mail Directories: USA.gov
Education (370–379)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Education, Category:Education-related lists, Category:Educational websites, Comparison of educational websites that are directed to persons 17 or under.)
Education categories in general web directories[edit]
- Education in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Reference: Education
- Education | The WWW Virtual Library
- Education in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of education websites[edit]
- Find Colleges in USA - Find Colleges in Canada - Find Colleges in United Kingdom - Find Colleges Worldwide - Find Schools in USA
- Online Accredited Degrees | College & University Education Courses
- 4icu.org | World University Web Rankings (web rankings, NOT academic rankings)
Higher education (378)[edit]
Directories of postsecondary institutions[edit]
- Directory of Postsecondary Institutions: Volume I: Degree-Granting Institutions, 1997
- Directory of Postsecondary Institutions: Volume II: NonDegree-Granting Institutions, 1997
- Online Degrees and Programs from Accredited Online Schools, Colleges and Universities
- Directory of Online Schools
- Online Education | Edvisors
- Online College Courses & Degrees - Your Online Directory to Distance Education
College and university search engines[edit]
Reviews of postsecondary institutions[edit]
- College Reviews by Students for Students - College Prowler
- GetEducated.com | Review, Rate, Rank & Compare Online Colleges & Degrees
Miscellaneous websites about higher education[edit]
Special education[edit]
- International Journal of Special Education
- Connections Kids Special Needs Directory (Dallas, TX)
- Special Needs Directory (San Francisco, CA)
- Special Needs Kids, Childrens Disability Products, information and services (in the UK)
Directories of lesson plans[edit]
- Lesson Plans Directory - Free Lesson Plans Worksheets, and Activities
- Free Lesson Plans for Teachers - Math Lesson Plans - Science Lesson Plans
Miscellaneous education websites[edit]
- Free PD Resources for Teachers: Teacher Professional Development Sourcebook Directory
- Homework Hero: Homework Assignments Online
- WikiEducator
- Memorize.com - Learn and Remember
- WhichCourse.com - Comparative directory of EFL/ESL teacher training and development courses
Language (400–499)[edit]
Language (400–409)[edit]
Language categories in general web directories[edit]
- Social Sciences Language and Linguistics in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Science: Social Sciences: Linguistics
- Languages and Linguistics | The WWW Virtual Library
- Linguistics and Human Languages < Social Science in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of language websites[edit]
- Travel Directory & Language Directory
- The Language Directory - Resources for learning languages
- Language and Resources Index Page
- Top20Languages.com - Online Directory for Languages.
- Free Online Lessons - Language Directory
- The Best Language Learning Resources, Tips and Advice Available on the Net
- Search - Language Course Finder
- Learn Indian languages
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Directories of websites for learning specific languages[edit]
- (See also: Category:Language acquisition.)
- English Schools Worldwide - Guide to English Language Schools & ESL Programs
- ESL Links - Learning English (See: Category:English as a second or foreign language.)
- http://www.spanish-language.org/directory/
- Chinese Language Link Directory
Directories of text corpora[edit]
- (See also: Category:Corpus linguistics.)
- Corpus resources: Corpora and electronic text databases
- Corpora List
- Corpora
- Google Ngram Viewer
- CORPORA: 45-425 million words each: free online access
Linguistics (410–419)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Linguistics, Category:Linguistics lists.)
Writing systems (411)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Writing.)
- Symbols.Net - Directory of Signs, Glyphs and Symbols
- Omniglot - the guide to languages, alphabets and other writing systems
- Typedia: A Shared Encyclopedia of Typefaces
Dictionaries (413)[edit]
- (See also: Lists of dictionaries, Category:Dictionaries, List of online dictionaries, Category:Online dictionaries, Category:Glossaries, Category:Wikipedia glossaries.)
Directories of dictionaries and glossaries[edit]
- A-Z-Dictionary.com
- Glossary Directory - Glossaries & Dictionaries Directory
- alphaDictionary * Free English Online Dictionary * Word Games
- OmegaWiki (multilingual dictionary)
Phonology (414)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Phonetics, Category:Phonology.)
Pronunciation websites[edit]
- Forvo: the pronunciation guide. All the words in the world pronounced by native speakers
- Free online Dictionary of English Pronunciation - How to Pronounce English words
- Free Online Pronunciation Guides with Instant Sound: English + 9 Languages
Other languages (490–499)[edit]
Miscellaneous languages (499)[edit]
Directories of language websites by global region[edit]
- (See also: Category:Languages by geographical region.)
- Learn Indian languages
- AfricanLanguages.com - African Languages info
- Native American Language Net: Preserving and promoting indigenous American Indian languages
- Languagegeek : Native Languages
- Australian languages
- Welcome to the PNG Language Resource site
Endangered languages[edit]
- (See also: Lists of endangered languages, Category:Endangered languages.)
- Enduring Voices Project, Endangered Languages, Map, Facts, Photos, Videos -- National Geographic
- Living Tongues Institute For Endangered Languages
- The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) : Less Commonly Taught Languages
Online language identifiers[edit]
- (See also: Language identification, Wikipedia:Language recognition chart.)
- Automatic online language identifier (102 languages supported)
- Language Identifier, Language Classifier, Language Guesser
Directories of translation and translators[edit]
- (See also: Translation, Category:Translation, Category:Translators.)
- Translators, Translation Services, Translation Jobs - Translatorsbase.com
- Translation portal: translation jobs, translation agencies, freelance translators and much more
- TranslatorsCafe.com — a Place for Translators, Interpreters, Voice Talents, Other Language Professionals and Their Clients.
- Freelance translators & Translation companies | ProZ.com
- GoTranslators: the specialised translation directory. A translator for every occasion.
- Directory of Translators - Qualified, Professional Translators
Language websites, miscellaneous[edit]
- Omniglot - the guide to languages, alphabets and other writing systems
- Ethnologue, Languages of the World (See: Ethnologue.)
- Online Etymology Dictionary (See: Online Etymology Dictionary.)
- OneLook Dictionary Search
- WALS - The World Atlas of Language Structures (See: World Atlas of Language Structures.)
- MuturZikin - Language maps of the World
- Search - Language Course Finder
- Digital Dialects language learning games
- Google Ngram Viewer
- OnlineStylebooks.com (a stylebook search engine)
Science (500–599)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Science websites.)
Science categories in general web directories[edit]
- Science in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Science
- Natural Sciences and Mathematics | The WWW Virtual Library
- Science in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of science websites[edit]
- Science Search Engine & Directory | SciSeek
- Element List - Science Websites for Scientists
- Best Science Directory Niche Directory of Top Sites on Science, Technology, Health
- Science Central
- SRW Directory | Science, Engineering, and Technology Resources, Reference Information, Products and Services Directory
- Science-Directory.net
- SRW Directory | Science, Engineering, and Technology Resources, Reference Information, Products and Services Directory
Mathematics (510–519)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Mathematics, Category:Mathematics-related lists, Mathematics Subject Classification, Category:Mathematics websites.)
Mathematics categories in general web directories[edit]
- Math in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Science: Math
- Mathematics in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of mathematical websites[edit]
- The Math Forum Internet Mathematics Library
- Math on the Web Index
- MathGuide
- Mathematics Resources on the Internet - (Math Links by Bruno Kevius)
Web pages about mathematical mistakes[edit]
- (See also: Mathematical fallacy.)
- Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes
- The Glossary of Mathematical Mistakes
- mathmistakes.info Home Page
- Common Errors in College Math
Mathematics websites, miscellaneous[edit]
- The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences™ (OEIS™) (in many languages)
- The Prime Pages (prime number research, records and resources)
Astronomy and allied sciences (520–529)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Astronomy websites.)
Directories of astronomy websites[edit]
- astronomyLINKS - astronomy and space directory, links, booksmarks and more.
- Astronomicals Astronomy Directory: Main
Physics (530–539)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Physics lists, Category:Physics.)
Directories of physics websites[edit]
- Top20Physics.com - Online Directory for Physics Education.
- spectrum of physics - directory
- Physics Online Resources
Life sciences (570–579)[edit]
- (See also: List of biology websites, Category:Biology websites.)
Directories of biology websites[edit]
- Biology Directory - Biology Resources Online
- BioScience Links
- Life Science Log ("Most important weekly life sciences news headlines")
Species search engines[edit]
- iSpecies ("A species search engine")
- Gwannon.com - The natural species search engine
Directories of botany websites[edit]
Ecology (577)[edit]
Directories of environmental websites[edit]
- Environment Web Directory
- THE DIRECTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL WEB SITES, ONLINE ABRIDGED EDITION 2011
- Green Directory, Solar Power, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change, Global Warming - EcoWho
- Environment Directory - DotEnvironment.net
- The Big Eco Directory - The best eco-directory for all things green.
- (directory of acoustic ecology websites) ACOUSTIC ECOLOGY | Home
- (directory of climate change websites) Climate Ark: Climate Change and Global Warming Portal, News Feed and Search
- (directory of radioactive waste websites) RadWaste.org
Search engines for environmental websites[edit]
Science websites, miscellaneous[edit]
- The International Plant Names Index - home page
- Iowa State Weed Science Online (by: Iowa State University, Ames, IA)
- FishBase : A Global Information System on Fishes
- Avibase - The World Bird Database (in many languages)
Technology (600–699)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Technology websites.)
Directories of technology websites[edit]
Medical sciences; medicine (610–619)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Medical websites.)
Directories of medical websites[edit]
- Online Healthcare and Medical Portal - directory index for medical resources, healthcare and health blogs
- Health Information Directory | Medical Websites & Fitness Resources
- Your Source for all Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Needs
- Medicine Directory | Medicine Directory, Medicine Guide, Medication Information
- Medical Directory
- Healthcare and Medical Directory
- Medical and General Health Directory
- Medical Directory
- eHealth Sites Health Directory | Guide to Health & Wellness Resources
- HealthEcho.com - Guide to reliable health information
- davidrothman.net » List of Medical Wikis
Directories of online medical journals[edit]
- LONG LIST Online Medical Journals, American Medical Journals, some free
- Free Medical Journals | by Amedeo.com
Agriculture (630–639)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Agriculture-related lists, Category:Agriculture.)
Directories of agricultural websites[edit]
Web pages about mistakes in science and engineering[edit]
- (See also: List of science and engineering blunders.)
- Whoops! Blunders and Mistakes of Science and Engineering.
- Science Mistakes: When Science Goes Wrong: Science Channel
- Why Most Published Research Findings Are False by John P. A. Ioannidis
Medical resources, miscellaneous[edit]
- Retraction Watch
- Grogono's Acid-Base Tutorial
- Medical Mnemonics .com: World's Database of Medical Mnemonics
- PogoFrog... a Medical Search Engine (" jumps over the layman-focused clutter")
- UpToDate Inc. ("Helping Clinicians Provide the Best Patient Care")
- Main Page - wikidoc (in English, Spanish, French, Polish, Russian, Romanian, Simplified Chinese, and Turkish)
- Wrong Diagnosis
Arts (700–799)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Arts, Category:Arts-related lists, Entertainment, Category:Entertainment, Category:Entertainment websites.)
Entertainment categories in general web directories[edit]
- Arts Information and Resources in the Best of the Web Directory
- Open Directory - Business: Arts and Entertainment
- The Arts | The WWW Virtual Library
- Entertainment in the Yahoo! Directory
Directories of entertainment websites[edit]
- iBaller Entertainment Directory - High Quality Entertainment Sites
- Music-Sites.net - Your Music-Directory
- Music Website Directory - Links To Bands, Concerts, Instruments And More
- MusicFanLinks : A directory with 32,000 music websites for 3,300 artists and bands
- Celebrity Websites Directory
Photography and photographs (770–779)[edit]
Directories of photography websites[edit]
- (See also: Category:Photography websites.)
- Photo Links - Photography Directory Project
- Library of Photography. A Photography Resource Site.
- Photographic Libraries
- photolinks.ch : photography links : photographer websites : photo directory
- Photography Websites
- Photographers Index is the Internet Directory of Photographers Worldwide
Music (780–789)[edit]
- (See also: Category:Music, Category:Music-related lists, Category:Music portals.)
Music categories in general web directories[edit]
Directories of music websites[edit]
- MusicMoz - Open Music Project
- Classic Cat - the free classical music directory
- Guitar-directory.com free score for guitar , tabs, notes (in English and French)
- Musicians Gallery - Two decades of service
- Children's Music Workshop - Music Education Services
Virtual piano keyboards[edit]
- (See also: Musical keyboard, Category:Keyboard instruments.)
Literature (800–899)[edit]
History, geography, and biography (900–999)[edit]
History (900–909)[edit]
- (See also: Category:History websites.)
History categories of general directories of websites[edit]
Directories of history websites[edit]
Directories of genealogy websites[edit]
- (See also: Category:Genealogy websites.)
Geography and travel (910–919)[edit]
Directories of geography websites[edit]
Travel and tourism categories of general directories[edit]
Directories of travel and tourism websites[edit]
- Travel and Tourism Directory
- Travel Directory Tourism Directory Vacation Directory Hotels Tours and agents websites listings
- International Travel Directory Search Website | Free Submit Vacation Web Site URL | Packages and Guides
- Travel-Directory.org - International Tourism and Travel Guide
- Tourism Offices Worldwide Directory
- Europe Travel Directory | Travel and tourism websites Europe | Best travel banner advertising
Geographic representations of earth (912)[edit]
Dynamic maps[edit]
- Earth and Moon Viewer
- Wind Map (contiguous United States)
- Plane Finder – Flight Radar | Aircraft Tracker | Live Flight Tracking
See also[edit]
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Directories
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/General
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Computing
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Entertainment
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Humanities
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Language
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Mathematics
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Science
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Miscellaneous
- Wikipedia:List of online reference desks/Non-English