Libraries Learning Commons: Academic Drop In: Resources to Help you Succeed

Resources for: Math, Anatomy, Biology, Chemistry

Anatomy, Biology and Chemistry resources

Resources for: Writing, Citing, EAP/ESL Practice, IELTS Test Prep

EAP/ESL Practice Resources and IELTS Test Prep

Simply Math (After-Hours Online Math Tutoring)

Are looking for after-hours online math support? Connect with a Simply Math tutor Monday to Friday (5pm – 11:59pm) and Saturday and Sunday (12:01am – 11:59pm). They can help with basic math, algebra, business math, functions, geometry, and probability and statistics.

Academic Writer

Are you interested in improving your academic writing skills? Check out Academic Writer to help conduct research, express ideas more effectively, and structure writing and citations in APA style.

Math Hub: The Learning Portal (College Libraries Ontario)

The Learning Portal: Math Hub
The Math Hub helps College students develop effective strategies for approaching mathematics with confidence. View the following tutorials on foundational math topics to help you succeed in your College math courses:

You may also benefit from the information provided on studying, practicing, and reducing math anxiety. Check it out!

Writing Hub: The Learning Portal (College Libraries Ontario)

The Learning Portal: Writing Hub
This hub will help you develop effective writing skills by showing you how to plan, structure and revise skills that will help you complete your written assignments. Each unit covers aspects of the writing process.

Check out this collection of helpful information to guide your writing and improve your skills:

Planning (Starting the assignment and Organizing Ideas)
Structuring (Quoting and Paraphrasing Sources)
Editing and Proofreading (Grammar and Punctuation)
Types of Writing

Use these documents at each stage in the writing process to keep you on track:

Essay Planner to guide your essay outline.
Thesis Checklist to create a strong thesis statement.
Types of Paragraphs to create strong essay paragraphs.
Transitional Words and Phrases offers a helpful list of words.
Paraphrasing offers great tips on avoiding plagiarism and paraphrasing correctly.
Revision and Checklist to focus the ideas presented in your essay.