1. Dr. Jun Wang Goleman Library An Introduction to

2. What Is OED? An online dictionary like no other with – 600,000 words from the English speaking world – Pronunciation guide – Etymology (the origin and the historical development of a word) – Definitions with thesaurus and categories – Examples of words used in sentences – Links to definitions in other dictionaries – Available to us 24/7 both on or off campus Widely regarded as the authority on the English Language 2

3. Expected Learning Outcomes The workshop attendees will be able to – Find definitions, pronunciation, synonyms, and etymology of a new word in OED and learn how the word is used in sentences in different periods of time – Browse the Historical Thesaurus to find related terms or the lexical history of a word or concept – Personalize the dictionary by creating a profile in OED online, setting preferences in My OED, saving the entries and searches conducted for future study or review, and managing My OED, a personalized dictionary within the dictionary 3

4. Quick Search Browse Historical Thesaurus Develop Personal Profile 4

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6. Choice of display Click to learn how to pronounce the word Word origin and development Abbreviation for Middle English 6

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9. Abbreviation Symbols Available at the following websites: – http://www.ks.uiuc.edu/~braun/personal/study/o ed-abbr.html#m – http://www.oed.com/public/abbreviations 9

10. 10 Senses: Meanings recorded in a dictionary, etc. Lemmas: A word, compound, phrase, or derivative—covered in a dictionary entry

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13. My OED: Potential Benefits 13 http://www.oed.com/public/personalize/my-oed/

14. Learn More about the OED http://www.oed.com/public/whatis 14