RDG 100: Word Project

Oxford English Dictionary 

• Locate definitions and usage of words and phrases
• Contains information on word history and word origins (etymology)

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Credo Reference 

• Contains reference information in varying disciplines
• Will help locate multiple word definitions from specialized dictionaries

Search Tip - How to narrow down results to dictionaries only: After doing a search for your word, click on the "All Types" box and select "Definitions"

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U.S. Major Dailies

• National newspaper database
• Includes full-text articles from the nation's leading newspapers
• Helpful for locating information about how your word is commonly understood in our culture

Search Tip - Select the Full text option on the beginning search page

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Arizona Republic 

• Local newspaper database
• Includes full-text articles from the Arizona Republic
• Utilize this database for locating local information on how your word is commonly understood in our culture

Search Tip - Select the Full text option on the beginning search page

You may need to login with your MEID and Password in order to access these resources off-campus