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There are many educational databases that provide study tips and practice tests for most major tests. Examples: GED, SAT, ACT, ASFAB, LSAT, GMAT, etc.
Dover specific databases
Transparent Language
Transparent Language Online features listening, reading, speaking, and writing exercises, as well as integrated pronunciation analysis, vocabulary acquisition exercises, conversational language courses, video grammar lessons, and a robust social community. Offers over 90 language options including English for speakers of another language.
Universal Class
Universal Class is an online educational service providing a diverse offering of intellectually stimulating courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Lifelong learning not only enhances social inclusion, active citizenship and personal development, but also competitiveness and employability.
Find information on topics related to business, careers, economics, the arts, education, health, homework help, politics and more from a variety of news media including newspapers, newswires, transcripts, blogs, periodicals, videos and web-only content including the Delaware State News, Dover Post and USA Today.
Delaware State News (Search 11/1/91-Current)
Dover Post (Search 6/10/08-Current)
Special Reports
In depth coverage and photos of events, topics and people in the news including content from sources throughout the world to provide a global perspective with maps, images, websites, and suggested search terms. New information added daily.
Evaluating Your Sources
http://www2.lib.udel.edu/usered/howto/evalsour.htm (from the U of D Morris Library)
Citation
http://www.apastyle.org/ (APA style)
http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_citationguide.html (Chicago style)
http://www.mla.org/style (MLA style)
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/ (OWL at Purdue)
Spelling & Grammar
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
http://thesaurus.com/
http://dictionary.reference.com/
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