Library Guides: First Year Foundations: Start Here

Key Resources

Teach Yourself How to Learn: Strategies You Can Use to Ace Any Course at Any Level by Saundra Yancy McGuire
Publication Date: 2018

eBook
College Success by Amy Baldwin
Publication Date: 2020

eBook
How to Solve a Problem by Donald J. Kelling
Publication Date: 2023

eBook

Student's Guide to Writing College Papers by Kate L. Turabian
Call Number: Fennell STACKS LB2369 .T82 2019

Publication Date: 2019
Time Management Secrets for College Students by Dennis Stemmle
Call Number: Stoney Creek STACKS LB3607.8 .S746 2019

Publication Date: 2019

The following databases are a good place to start:

Academic Search Premier
Multidisciplinary research database. Covers the subjects of biology, chemistry, engineering, physics and psychology. Includes peer-reviewed, full-text articles and videos from the Associated Press.
ProQuest Databases
Search selected Proquest databases. Subject coverage varies according to the database.
Academic OneFile Select
Multidisciplinary research database. Covers everything from art and literature to economics and the sciences. Includes peer-reviewed, full-text articles and vocational/technical titles.

Research Support

Need help with research or using Library resources? We've got you covered!

Book a 30 minute Online or In-Person Research Appointment with Library staff.

Book Appointment

Access our Do It Yourself Guides containing simple step-by-step instructions for using our resources.

DIY Guides

Our APA citation guide provides guidelines on how to cite sources, format research papers, and how to avoid plagiarism. It includes examples for headings, tables, and overall paper structure as well as instructions for creating in-text and reference page citations.

APA Guide

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection tool that analyzes submitted papers against a vast database of academic articles, student work, and online publications to identify potential instances of plagiarism. It helps students identify and address potential plagiarism issues by highlighting textual similarities.

Turnitin

Our AI Guide provides students with information and resources to understand and uphold the principles of honesty, fairness, and responsibility in their academic work. It outlines expectations for ethical conduct, including avoiding plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty.

AI Student Guide

Our Plagiarism guide outlines what plagiarism is, why it's a serious academic offense, and how to avoid it. It explains that plagiarism involves using someone else's ideas or words without proper attribution, whether intentionally or unintentionally and emphasizes the importance of proper citation and referencing.

Plagiarism Guide

To access the Library's licensed resources off-campus, you will need to sign in with your 9-digit student or employee ID and password. Example: 000101060@mohawkcollege.ca

If you do not know your Mohawk ID

Students & Alumni: Your ID# can be found on your fee statement or by contacting The Registrar's Office Student Services
Applicants: Your ID# can be found on your Letter of Acknowledgement, Offer of Admission, or fee statement.
Employees: Contact your manager

For help with account issues, visit the Information Technology Services webpage.

Using the Library

Hello and Welcome to Mohawk College Library! This Guide is designed to help you navigate your way through the first year of your post-secondary studies. This Guide contains physical resources, digital resources, website links, College links, and more!

Beyond this Guide, the main landing page of the library website is where you can begin your journey. Check out the Quick Links section and book an Appointment if you would like an one-on-one session to help aid you in your studies. Or click the Library Live Chat button to speak with a library staff member immediately.

Here is another way to interact with the library:

Mohawk College Library Instagram
For recommendations on various themes and subjects, follow our Instagram page. We are always promoting and posting here.

Search Everything

Search almost all of the Library's resources at once using The Search Everything tool.

Featured Resource

Reading and Writing Successfully in College: a Guide for Students by Patricia Lynne
Publication Date: 2024

eBook
This textbook provides students with guidelines for understanding writing tasks as intellectual work using Bloom’s Taxonomy and for treating the writing process as a set of variable activities that move along a trajectory from idea or assignment to a finished product. The book also includes chapters on strengthening reading strategies and on finding, evaluating, and using sources effectively.

Live Chat

Our Library Chat Service provides an opportunity for a one-on-one discussion with a Library staff member.

You can ask questions about finding resources, using library services, understanding citations, or any other library-related topic. Library staff can guide you through the process of locating specific books, articles, or other materials.

Click on the Library Live Chat button located on the right hand side of the page to get started.

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