Finding Books
| Keyword | Subject |
| Grammar | English language -- Grammar |
| Writing |
report writing academic writing English language -- Rhetoric English language - written English |
| How to do research | Research -- Methodology |
| Studying | Study Skills |
| Easy to read books | Readers for new literates |
Using OneSearch
- Quick link to OneSearchOneSearch is search platform that searches multiple EBSCO databases at one time, as well as the library catalogue. It does not include some of the other databases with Canadian content (eg. CBCA).
Books & Audiovisual Materials
Fit to print : the Canadian student's guide to essay writing by Call Number: LB 2369 B833 2009Publication Date: 2009
The Norton Field Guide to Writing with Handbook by Call Number: PE 1408 B856 2016Publication Date: 2016
Poetry: a Survivor's Guide by Call Number: PN 1031 Y257 2016ISBN: 9781501309502Publication Date: 2015
English for Academic Research: Writing Exercises by Publication Date: 2013
English for Writing Research Papers by Publication Date: 2016
English Grammar Workbook for Dummies with Online Practice by Publication Date: 2018
Poetry : a survivor's guide by Publication Date: 2016
Student Research and Report Writing by Publication Date: 2016
Writing essentials by Call Number: P 211 W754 2010Publication Date: 2010Outlines steps in the writing process from the collection and organization of thoughts to writing in a manner that communicates effectively. Includes prewriting planning, writing tips, active vs. passive voice, tone and proofreading.
Researching, reading, and writing by Call Number: OnlinePublication Date: 2009Faced with a mountain of research to conduct, reading to do, and papers to write, students must work both efficiently and shrewdly. This three-section program tells how to identify and cite reliable online and offline sources of information, carve textbook chapters into manageable chunks, and outline and revise papers-all elements that are essential to getting the job done well.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowCollection of over 10,000 films available in streaming format.
Subject: Anthropology, Biology, Business, Criminology, Geography, Health & Medicine, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and more. - National Film Board This link opens in a new windowOffers a range of documentaries, dramas and historical films, with a Canadian emphasis.
Subject: General. - Curio.ca This link opens in a new windowStreaming audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Provides access to thousands of programs and documentaries with English and French-language content. *Due to licensing restrictions some Curio content may be unavailable outside of Canada.
Subject: All subject areas including art, business, current events, law, education, health, history, sciences etc.
- CBC Digital ArchivesOver 5000 radio and television clips, updated weekly.
- Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new windowAcademic Video Online (AVON) is an online streaming media service that delivers more than 60,000 video titles.
Subject: All subject areas.
- Merriam-Webster OnlineEach word is accompanied by a definition, audio pronunciation, usage, grammatical function and a brief etymology.
- 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.
- The Canadian EncyclopediaThe 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.
- 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.
The Little, Brown essential handbook by Call Number: PE 1112 A266 2018ISBN: 9780134681788Publication Date: 2018
