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Writing 121 - Guilford-Sainz

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One strategy to broaden your search - using wildcards

You can use an asterick to stand for multiple endings for a word.  This is called wildcards or truncation. For example, if you search for ... read on

Keyword Brainstorming - guns

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Keyword Brainstorming - prevention

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Keyword Brainstorming - school violence

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Etymology Resources

Databases - List of LCC Library Research Databases Books - List of English Language Etymology Dictionaries Websites Online Etymology Dictionary - www.etymonline.com FunWords - www.funwords.com Word Detective - www.word-detective.com/backidx.html Sign up ... read on

Writing 121 - Mullen

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Writing 121 - Manning

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Writing 121 - Rife

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Biology 120 - Creature Feature Web & Library Resources

Here are some resources to help you with the Creature Feature assignment. Comment on this post to add other useful resources. Suggested Web sites Michigan eLibrary – ... read on
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