Reference Tools

General Reference

Martindale's: The Reference Desk
Space doesn't permit us to even begin to list all the reference resources to which this site links.
Research-It
Here's a search engine which allows you to submit a query to a variety of different reference collections - all from a single page. For example, you can search dictionaries, thesauri, translators, library tools, geographical tools, financial tools, shipping and mailing tools, and more.
Virtual Reference Desk
Here's a very inclusive collection from Purdue University. Resources range from writing tools such as dictionaries (of several different languages), periodic tables, and maps and travel directories.

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English Language

English Grammar and Style Theme Page
This CLN Theme Page has links to information about English Grammar and Style. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) and reference materials (e.g., style books) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme.
Roget's Thesaurus
The site to access when you are feeling ambitious about increasing your vocabulary.
Semantic Rhyming Dictionary
A searchable database.
World Wide Web Acronym and Abbreviation Server
A searchable database.

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Foreign Languages

English-French/French-English Dictionary
Searches can be done in either language. With appropriate software, you can hear the word pronounced. Search results include related words and the opportunity to explore further.

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last updated: 2008-04-17