An Introduction to the Oxford English Dictionary
By Symphony Bruce
A project for ISLT 9452 Library Instruction
Professor Robinson, Spring 2017
Class Objectives
Class Objectives
- Students will understand what kind of information the Oxford English Dictionary Online provides users and why is a great source for their research
- Students will explore the basic functions of the Oxford English Dictionary Online database
- Students will demonstrate an ability to read and evaluate an entry or search result
- Students will perform a basic search to discover the origin of antiquated words in the English language and apply that knowledge to better understand a piece of literature.