An Introduction to the Oxford English Dictionary

By Symphony Bruce

A project for ISLT 9452 Library Instruction

Professor Robinson, Spring 2017

Class Objectives

  1. Students will understand what kind of information the Oxford English Dictionary Online provides users and why is a great source for their research
  2. Students will explore the basic functions of the Oxford English Dictionary Online database
  3. Students will demonstrate an ability to read and evaluate an entry or search result
  4. 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.