Reference Resources
Fowler's Concise Dictionary of Modern English Usage by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780199666317Publication Date: 2016
Oxford ESL dictionary for learners of English : with Canadian content by Call Number: PE1628 O866 2012ISBN: 9780194394147Publication Date: 2012
Oxford picture dictionary for the Canadian content areas by Call Number: PE 1629 K286 2011Publication Date: 2011
- Dictionary.comEasy to use online dictionary, based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.
- Merriam-Webster OnlineEach word is accompanied by a definition, audio pronunciation, usage, grammatical function and a brief etymology. Website also has grammar tools, videos, games and quizzes, and other fun resources.
- Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new windowThe Oxford English Dictionary provides coverage of the meaning, history and pronunciation of words from across the English-speaking world.
Subject: English language.
- Roget's International ThesaurusEnglish language synonyms and antonyms.
- Canadian Encyclopedia OnlineThe Encyclopedia contains more than 30,000 multimedia items including images, maps, games, audio and video. Multimedia is augmented through acquisition and partnerships with Maclean’s magazine and The Canadian Press. The new interactive features include curated content exhibits, interactive timelines, immediate updates of important events and a user-generated content map that invites Canadians to share their stories. The site also offers a new learning centre for teachers and parents that contains classroom resources, quizzes and themed study guides.
- Encyclopedia of British Columbia This link opens in a new windowEncyclopedia of British Columbia (a.k.a. KnowBC) was launched as the online edition of Harbour Publishing's Encyclopedia of British Columbia.
Subject: British Columbia history. - Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia This link opens in a new windowProvides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. Contains full text articles.
Subject: General. - Oxford Reference Online This link opens in a new windowPublished by Oxford University Press, Oxford Reference Online contains over 100 major reference books that cover a wide range of subject areas.
Subject: All subject areas.
- World EncyclopediaThis encyclopedia features concise entries on world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture.
Academic Writing by Call Number: eBookPublication Date: 2014
