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In this debut episode of Belle's Library, we visit the Reference Desk to explore the history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and its role in the history of American English, as well as its influence on today's social media. We'll also take a look at some recent headlines about immigration that are very emotionally charged, delving into them to separate fact from rumor in Citation Needed.
By Belle DameronIn this debut episode of Belle's Library, we visit the Reference Desk to explore the history of the Merriam-Webster Dictionary and its role in the history of American English, as well as its influence on today's social media. We'll also take a look at some recent headlines about immigration that are very emotionally charged, delving into them to separate fact from rumor in Citation Needed.