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 * Group Assignment for Class 3 (Learning Team) **


 * Due: **Class three.


 * **Effective February 1, 2005, the following signed statement must accompany each assignment submitted: **

//“On my honor, I pledge that I have neither given nor received any unacknowledged aid on this assignment.” //


 * Student signature: **_ ||



The **Scope Examiner** for this meeting was:___Mariela Carmenaty_____.

The **Describer** for this meeting was:___ __Kassia Deans__

__The **Compiler** for this meeting was: Alan Bannister____.__

__The **Editor** for this meeting was:__ __Marcia Porter.__

ss__**I. Annotations, Part I **


 * Note:** If links to **e-books** do not work, cut and paste the URLs into the address bar on your browser.__

__1.__ **Acronyms, initialisms & abbreviations dictionary__.__**

__2.__ Bartlett's Roget's thesaurus__. **R** 423 B28 **ROME** **STUDENTS USE:**__ Roget’s international thesaurus__.
 * R** 423.1 Ac7 __Annotation:__ This book contains a large listing of different associations, institution names and codes in abbreviation form which describes each listing. Understanding this type of abbreviated communication makes the exchange of information faster, direct, and uses less space to communicate the same information.


 * R** 423 R63__ __Annotation:__ This book is a collection of descriptive words associated with an individual idea or subject. This book is organized by subject or concept. This book is not a traditional A-Z listing such as a dictionary but a collection of words that are interconnected to a subject. All words contained within this book are indexed, word for word every time they occur.

__3.__ Brewer's dictionary of phrase and fable__.


 * R** 803 B75d__ __Annotation:__ A collection of definitions, arranged in alphabetical order, of word expressions, customs, mythology, religion, folk customs, and superstitions. This book also covers famous literary characters, science, magic, geography, and philosophy.

__4.__ Encyclopedia of American facts and dates__.


 * R** 973.02 C23e__ __Annotation:__ A reference book containing facts, statistics, and dates pertaining to all aspects of American life. The book is categorized into four sections. (1) Exploration and Settlement (2) Publishing (3) Business and Industry and (4) Sports, Social issues, Crime, Fashion and Holidays. This books historical journey begins with Norse Explorers and continues into the Clinton Administration.

__5.__ Merriam-Webster's biographical dictionary__. **R** 920.02 M55 **ROME** **STUDENTS USE:**__ Webster’s biographical dictionary__.__ ____

<span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Annotation:__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This book contains biographical information important historical figures from around the world. Listings include major figures in sports, business, science, pop culture, the arts, and politics. The entries in this dictionary are listed in alphabetical order. This book is a great asset to anyone who needs a quick reference to historical information about a particular person

__6.__ Merriam-Webster's geographical dictionary__.


 * R** 910.3 M54__ <span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Annotation:__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This book contains descriptions of different topics, activities, maps, terms and history from around the world. Topics that are covered include economic terms, political facts, and geographical guides. All listings are in alphabetical order.

__7. **[|Oxford English dictionary online]**. e-book ** (This resource is only available on-campus.) **__

<span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Annotation:__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This is an educational asset for all grade levels from the 6th grade through college and instructors. It’s an introduction for student research and implements enthusiasm to the rewards of the dictionary. In addition to vocabulary words, there are stories, exercises, quizzes and additional links. []

__8.__ **Encyclopædia Britannica online**

<span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Annotation:__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This is a database that provides and abundance of articles and information on history, society, arts, entertainment, geography, science and technology. It also provides a detailed world Atlas, maps, flags and statistics for most countries. It also allows you the ability to review and participate in discussions through blogs. []

__9. **[|The browser's dictionary of foreign words and phrases]**, by Mary Varchaver and Frank Ledlie Moore.__ __<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">e-book <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=66496 __

__Annotation:__ This is a dictionary database for the translation and definitions of foreign words and phrases to the language of choice. It provides a pronunciation key with the stress of syllables for modern and Standard English.

__10.__ Encyclopedia of American history__.

http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=44991__ <span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">__Annotation:__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A reference book that covers historical events of the United States of America. This book is divided into four parts. (1) Basic Chronology (Political and military events) (2) Topical Chronology (Non-political events) (3) Notable American Biographies and (4) The structure of American government. This dictionary covers historical events from the pre-Columbian times through the Clinton Administration.
 * R** 973.03 En1 **ROME** **CALL NUMBER: R** 973.03 M83e

__**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">II. Annotations, Part II **__ <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';"> __1. **[|The Blackwell encyclopedia of modern Christian thought]**, ed. by Alister E. McGrath.__ __<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">e-book <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=44991 __

__Annotation:__ Discusses the modern presence of Christianity as it stands today. Topics include Christianity’s expansion throughout North and South America, Africa and Eastern Asia. Discussions include the decline of Marxism and the re-emergence of Christianity. This book includes a collaboration of essays on Christian thought and debate of many topics.

__2. **[|The Corsini encyclopedia of psychology and behavioral science, Vol. 1-4]**, ed. by W. Edward Craighead and Charles B. Nemeroff.__ __<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">e-book <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=53430 __

__Annotation:__ This is a reference guide on the study of individual behavior in older adults. Topics include recognizing and detection psychological problems such as anxiety, depression, and memory problems. Other areas of interest include guidelines to the development of support projects, workshops and improvements in treatment.

__4. **[|The Oxford companion to the Supreme Court of the United States]**, ed. by Kermit L. Hall, James W. Ely, Jr., Joel B. Grossman, William M. Wiecek.__ __<span style="color: red; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">e-book <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">http://www.netlibrary.com/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=53430 __

__Annotation:__ The Oxford companion to the Supreme Court of the United States is a comprehensive guide to the Supreme Court. Topics covered include the history and current operation of the Supreme Court. This book arranged alphabetically through several categories. Biographical information is listed on all present and past justices as well and those who were rejected by the Senate. Topics include famous lawyers who have argued before the court, court operations, Terms of law and day to day operations of the court. Also included are discussions on important “landmark” cases that have had a significant effect on the nation.

__5.__ **Grove Art Online** __.__

__<span style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Annotation: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Provides an innovative way that offers users several resources and different access points of interest that include a dictionary of art terms, encyclopedia of aesthetics, references, images, news and information. Includes bibliographic citations that allow all users to navigate through the art content by the use of powerful search tools.

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">III. Building the Research Guide **__

__This week’s **Compiler** should post annotations for the sources listed above to the **Research Guide** (wiki). Please click on the “**comments**” link under each title (see below), and post your annotations in the space provided. If you have any questions about this process, contact your instructor.__

The Grove Dictionary of Art
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Oxford Companion to the Supreme Court of the United States
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">IV. Process evaluation **

Fill out a paper copy of the **Weekly Learning Team Report** and hand it in to your instructor at the beginning of **Class 3.** If you feel uncomfortable about grading other Learning Team members publicly, you have the **option** of turning in an **individual** Weekly Learning Team Report **in addition** to the one completed by the Learning Team. The **contents** of your individual Weekly Learning Team Report may be revealed to another group member, but your **identity** will be held in confidence.