Utah's Online Library-- This website has a lot of different resources for students to use in research. A username and password is required for at home use, please see the librarian, an aide, or your teacher for the username and password.
Citation Creator -MyBib is a citation creator that is very user friendly. It allows the user to simply enter the information into the form and it will generate it for the student. Students can also have multiple projects to store their works cited information in.
50 Mini Lesson to Teach Research --This teacher blog provides ideas and links to teachers that need help teaching students the basics of research. The topics cover anything from beginning a Google search to looking for the best domains to being able to cite your source.
BrainPop Writing Lessons -BrainPop is a website that uses cartoon characters, Tim and Moby, to teach about various topics. This link provided takes directly to different lessons about writing and researching as well as other lessons that can assist in writing a good essay.
Middle School Writing Apps and Websites --This website contains links to various other apps and websites that can assist students in writing all different kinds of writing, not just a research essay. Be careful to compare the linked websites with the school's acceptable use and privacy policies.