Getting Started: 
SD34Research.com
STaRT Education's own start page for research and school district databases (EBSCO and WorldBook Online DataBases)
The Best Search Engines for Students
Google.com is not the only choice. There are search engines that can help tailor and focus your academic research.
The Best General Reference Sites
General reference sites provide broad encyclopedic information. This is ideal for starting your research, when you are still trying to define what you wish to accomplish with your research paper.

Research Fundamentals:  

How to Confirm the Credibility of an Internet Resource
Very few people immediately respect an Internet link as a serious resource. There must be effort on your part to confirm that your Web page sources are credible. 
Authenticating Internet References and Confirming Their Content
Just because one online author says that "the United States is the best country to live in" does not mean you should accept that as truth. A good researcher puts in hours to confirm content and authenticate resources before quoting anything. 
How to Cite Internet Resources That You Use
There are formal ways to credit whom it is that you are quoting. Sometimes you will quote one author, other times you will quote several.
The Correct MLA Technique to Cite Internet References
The MLA Technique is one of the most respected styles for quoting and citing an online resource.
Citing References Using APA Style for Scientific Writing 
APA is another formal style for quoting and citing online resources.
The Top 5 Homework and Study Habits 
Proven daily routines make a big difference over the years of school. Here are some suggested habits to start forming.
Research Paper Tips for Sloppy Writers 
Are you a lazy writer? Definitely consider some of these research suggestions, then.
Speed Writing for Taking Notes in Class 
Nothing is as frustrating as missing a teacher's statement because you were too busy writing her statement from 30 seconds ago. Try these tips to speed up your notetaking.
Essay Writing 101 
Do you feel that you are missing some fundamentals of good essay writing? Here is a splendid reference to help fill in the gaps.
Internet Research: Finding Reliable Sources 
A controversial paper like "methamphetamine addiction" or "errors in the Bible" will have thousands of hits at Google. How do you find a reliable resource? About.com has some suggestions.