LibGuides: Immigration Case Management: Writing Tools & Citation

Explore the resources below to strengthen the quality of your writing, or to find find support for citing sources.

Key Resources in Grammar and Style

The Canadian Style by Public Works and Government Services Canada Translation Bureau; Dundurn
Call Number: Online Access
ISBN: 1554883172
Publication Date: 1997
Business Communication for Success by University of Minnesota Libraries (Adapted by)
Call Number: Open Educational Resources
Publication Date: 2015
The Canadian Press Stylebook: A Guide for Writers and Editors by James McCarten
Call Number: PN4783 .C35 2021
ISBN: 9780920009604
Publication Date: 2021

Edufind.com: English Grammar Guide
A complete reference on the rules of English usage. Every grammatical rule is explained in clear, simple language with several examples and counter-examples.
The Elements of Style
This electronic version of the classic reference book covers the basic rules of English language usage, principles of composition, form, words & expressions commonly misused, and
commonly misspelled words.
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
Defines 1,000 grammatical terms and offers examples of language in use.
The Purdue OWL: Grammar
This guide includes resources on grammar topics, such as count and noncount nouns, articles (a versus an), subject-verb agreement, and prepositions.

Avoid These Technical Writing Mistakes
Bly, Robert W. Chemical Engineering Progress 94. 6 (Jun 1998): 107.
Communication: The Best Words in the Best Order
Bonetta, Laura. Nature 475. (01 July 2011). 255–257.
Drafting Your Words
Uhlenhake, N. (2008). Resource: Engineering & Technology For A Sustainable World, 15(3), 31.
Keeping it Clear
Pearson, George. Administrative Assistant's Update (2011): 5.
Mastering Layman's Terms
Langley, Nick. Computer Weekly 5 Oct. 2000: 82.

Seneca Polytechnic Learning Centre
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English Language Learners Subject Guide
Use this guide to find information for your research assignments and improve your English language skills. In this guide, you will find useful books, videos and articles available at Seneca Libraries.
Inclusive Writing Guide
This guide provides an introduction to inclusive writing and includes guidelines for applying inclusive language and style. It's important to recognize that inclusive writing goes beyond using the "right words". Inclusive writing involves communicating with care and respect, and an ongoing commitment to learn, reflect, and unlearn personal biases.

Key Elements of Grammar and Style

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Citing Sources

Use the Seneca Libraries APA Citation Guide to support integration of sources in your academic work. The Citation Guide will help you avoid plagiarism, create in-text citations, and citations for your References page.

MLA Citation Guide

Use the Seneca Libraries MLA Citation Guide to support integration of sources in your academic work. The Citation Guide will help you avoid plagiarism, create in-text citations, and citations for your Works Cited page.

Destination Academic Integrity

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Legal Citations

The Canadian Uniform Legal Citation, or McGill Guide as it is more commonly known, establishes the legal citation standard in Canada. Find standards for citing case law, bills, by-laws, statutes, regulations, legal monographs, articles from Canadian law journals, government documents, common international law sources, and legal abbreviations.

McGill Guide (Canadian Guide to Uniform Legal Citation) (Westlaw Canada) This link opens in a new window
(Thomson Reuters / Carswell) The authoritative tool for citing Canadian legislation, case law, and commentary. This is an add-on to our LawSource access on the Westlaw Canada platform.
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McGill Guide Resources

Legal Citation Guide - UBC
Guide to help with legal citation for the most common situations.
Legal Citation with the 9th Edition of the McGill Guide - Queen's University
This guide provides an introduction to the citation of cases, statutes and regulations, books and journal articles, and electronic sources, with a detailed breakdown of how to construct a citation, followed by a series of examples.
McGill Citation Style QuickGuide - University of Alberta (PDF)
Quick tips and rules for citation with the 9th edition of the McGill Guide.

Immigration Case Management

Key Resources in Grammar and Style

Key Elements of Grammar and Style

Active Voice

Audience Analysis

Avoiding Jargon

Communication Models

Conciseness

Parallel Structure

Tone

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