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1			Activity 1 Mechanics Help Online Directions: Use your favourite search engine to locate websites that discuss numbers and abbreviations. Pick the one you'd most likely rely upon to help you study for your next test. Why did you pick that one? What makes it as reliable as, say, your textbook?
2			Activity 2 Additional Help with Numbers and Abbreviations Directions: For additional help with numbers, visit the OWL at Purdue University and take notes during your visit. For extra help with abbreviations, consult the online style guide prepared by the University of Colorado at Boulder.