MLA FORMAT
Use Noodlebib to keep track of your sources.
http://www.noodletools.com/
http://www.noodletools.com/
Noodlebib should address all of your citation issues; however, the link below reviews the basics of MLA format.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/2/
RESEARCH TOOLS
Use Google Scholar to locate academic articles.
http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en&tab=ws
http://scholar.google.com/schhp?hl=en&tab=ws
Use the library catalogues to discover what print sources are available to you locally.
http://www.westfieldnjk12.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=14888&
http://www.westfieldnjk12.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=14888&
Use the databases to access books, journal articles, and essays that are not available for free online.
Be sure to enter the school's username and password to gain access.