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This category is an online dictionary and thesaurus created by my English students. It is meant to encourage word study and vocabulary development.
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This category is an online dictionary and thesaurus created by my English students.
  
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For information about creating and editing entries see the [[Help:Word_Manual | help page for this category]].
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==Purpose==
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This is an ongoing project that is meant to encourage word study and vocabulary development,  as well as the development of online collaboration skills.
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===Content of Each Entry===
 
Ideally, each word page should include the following elements:
 
Ideally, each word page should include the following elements:
 
*Definition
 
*Definition
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For an example, see ''[[gauche]]''.
 
For an example, see ''[[gauche]]''.
  
==Creating New Word Entries==
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Additional information can be included as appropriate. This could include spelling variations among English speaking countries (U.S. ''organize'' vs. U.K. ''organise'', for example), slang meanings, and alternate pronunciations.
To create a new word page, you must be registered and logged in. See the [[Main Page]] for information on this.  
 
 
 
Once you are logged in, first search for the word you intend to edit. If it exists, you will get a link to it. If it does not exist, you will have an option to create that page.
 
 
 
Once on that new page, copy the below code and paste it into the editor:
 
 
 
<pre>
 
==Definition==
 
 
 
==Origin==
 
 
 
==Pronunciation==
 
 
 
==Related Words==
 
 
 
==Synonyms==
 
 
 
==Antonyms==
 
 
 
==Easily Confused Words==
 
 
 
==Sample Sentences==
 
''Sample sentences should always be in italics. ''
 
 
 
==Examples from Literature==
 
 
 
[[Category: Word Manual]]
 
</pre>
 
If sample sentences include different forms of the word, segregate them under separate H3 headings. For example:
 
 
 
<blockquote>
 
===''gauche'' (Adjective)===
 
''Their exquisite manners always make me feel gauche.''
 
  
===''gaucheness'' (Noun)===
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Students are welcome to add multiple pronunciation files. They are also welcome to add pronunciation files for sample sentences.
''Even after years in the diplomatic corps, his behavior was marked by a small degree of gaucheness uncommon among other diplomats.''
 
</blockquote>
 
  
If there are multiple examples from literature, segregate them under separate H3 headings.
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===Collaboration===
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This project is also meant to encourage online collaboration across time and space. Students are encouraged to use the discussion page for each entry before making major changes.

Latest revision as of 13:31, 4 November 2013

This category is an online dictionary and thesaurus created by my English students.

For information about creating and editing entries see the help page for this category.

Purpose

This is an ongoing project that is meant to encourage word study and vocabulary development, as well as the development of online collaboration skills.

Content of Each Entry

Ideally, each word page should include the following elements:

  • Definition
  • Origin
  • Pronunciation
  • Related Words
  • Synonyms
  • Antonyms
  • Easily Confused Words
  • Sample Sentences
  • Examples from Literature

For an example, see gauche.

Additional information can be included as appropriate. This could include spelling variations among English speaking countries (U.S. organize vs. U.K. organise, for example), slang meanings, and alternate pronunciations.

Students are welcome to add multiple pronunciation files. They are also welcome to add pronunciation files for sample sentences.

Collaboration

This project is also meant to encourage online collaboration across time and space. Students are encouraged to use the discussion page for each entry before making major changes.