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This tutorial covers the most important library research skills needed by undergraduate biological sciences students, including searching for information, sources of information, how to read journal articles, citing and avoiding plagiarism. This tutorial is targeted towards biological sciences, but would be relevant to any science students.

Revised 2025

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The OER by Discipline Guide: University of Calgary developed by Libraries and Cultural Resources staff supports faculty in locating quality open educational resources in their subject area by providing curated lists of OER organized according to the faculties, departments, and subjects at UCalgary. The Open Educational Resources within this guide have been evaluated by faculty, librarians, and other relevant parties prior to inclusion. The lists of OER in each discipline are not intended to be comprehensive, but rather to provide a sample of the key resources available. This guide will be updated periodically as new resources are identified, evaluated, and adopted.

This book is a cloned version of OER by Discipline: University of Manitoba edited by University of Manitoba Libraries is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted. It has been adapted from the original source.

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The OER by Discipline Guide: Athabasca University is a tool suggesting open educational resources for specific courses at Athabasca University. Its purpose is to help faculty (and students) get acquainted with existing OER in their disciplines and facilitate their use.

This book offers a clear and engaging introduction to research methods, specifically tailored for communication professionals and students. It explores how we come to know what we know—how knowledge is acquired and how truth is understood—through the lens of social research. Emphasizing the importance of inquiry in understanding society, the text guides readers through the various choices researchers must make when designing studies, including the strengths and limitations of different approaches.

While peer-reviewed academic articles remain a cornerstone of research knowledge, they are often dense and inaccessible to the general public. This book helps bridge that gap, providing the tools and context necessary to interpret and apply academic research in real-world communication settings. Readers will gain insight into how communication researchers conduct their studies and how those findings can be translated into practice. Ideal for those new to research or looking to deepen their understanding, this resource encourages professionals to incorporate evidence-based thinking into their work and better engage with scholarly knowledge.

Principles of Creativity in the Workplace is an educational resource designed primarily for the course MGMT 2275 at Mount Royal University, aimed at enhancing creativity in professional settings. It serves as a living document that includes a collection of principles, reflections, and resources to deepen the understanding of creativity. The book encourages interactive learning through stories, examples, videos, and linked articles, and challenges readers to apply the principles in real-world scenarios. Authored collaboratively online, it is expected to grow with contributions and is freely available under a Creative Commons license, making it a dynamic tool for anyone seeking to foster innovation and creativity in their workplace.

The Language of Medical Terminology is an open educational resource (OER) that begins with a focus on the practice of breaking down medical terms into their component parts. This is practiced through the beginning of the book in order to develop a solid foundation on medical term parts, their meaning and how to understand the full meaning behind medical terminology as a whole. The OER then continues onto the use of abbreviations, anatomy and physiology, body systems, common tests and procedures and finishes with content focusing on medical professionals in health care. This OER serves to provide the basic knowledge necessary to work in the health care setting.

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The SAIT edition of Introduction to Business offers a comprehensive introduction to key business concepts, covering essential functions such as management, human resources, marketing, operations and supply chain, and personal finance. It explores the structure of the Canadian business and economic system, highlighting the importance of business ethics and social responsibility within a global context. Designed to provide foundational knowledge, this resource prepares readers to better understand the Canadian business landscape.