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Essential Communication Skills by Publication Date: 2022eBook
This open textbook is designed to support the learning outcomes of Mohawk College’s COMM 11000 curriculum. It is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that will help with the real, everyday experience of writing and speaking.
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The following are good databases for general research.
- 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.
- 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.
- Reading with Purpose
This module from The Learning Portal will explain reading strategies to help you understand the information needed to be successful in your classes. College textbooks can cover a lot of complicated or highly technical information. Simply reading through your texts will not be enough for you to retain the information.
Student's Guide to Writing College Papers by Call Number: Fennell STACKS LB2369 .T82 2019Publication Date: 2019
- Types of writingThis module from The Learning Portal covers several types of writing you may encounter during your academic career.
- Critical Thinking in the Workplace (Video duration 7 minutes)
With the information overload of the 21st Century it has never been more important to think and work critically, our experts discuss how they utilize this skill in their careers. - What Do We Mean by Critical Thinking Skills? (Video duration 4 minutes)Critical Thinking is essential for all areas of modern life, this episode explores what it means and why it is so important.
Well Said : Pronunciation for Clear Communication by Call Number: Fennell STACKS PE1137 .G63 2017Publication Date: 2017
Q: Skills for success. Listening and speaking. Intro by Call Number: Fennell STACKS PE1128 .M33 2020Publication Date: 2020
The Hard Facts about Soft Skills by Call Number: Stoney Creek STACKS ; HF5381 .C45 2018Publication Date: 2018
- Communication in the workplace (Video duration 7 minutes)Our ability to communicate effectively affects all aspects of our lives, here are industry experts outline why great communication makes you an ideal candidate for the modern workplace.
- Job Resources HubThis hub, housed within The Learning Portal, will help with the process of applying for jobs.
- Career Cruising
Canadian career guidance resource. Contains detailed listings of occupations, career assessment tools, Canadian college and university education information and employment guides.
