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English Language Learners - Resources

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This guide was created to support English Language Institute (ELI) students and English language learners. Use this guide to get started with research and find resources on English language skills. In this guide, you will find books, videos, articles, and websites available through Seneca Libraries and online.
 

Looking for support with research, citing, creating digital media, or writing?

Want to know more about Seneca Libraries' online resources and services? Check out a short library introduction for ELI students.

 

Open library introduction for ELI students 

Contact your Librarian
Michelle Gonzales
Teaching & Collections Liaison Librarian

What are Library Databases?

Databases are organized collections of information. You may not realize it, but you already use databases in your daily life like Netflix, Spotify, and your phone's contacts list. Most of the online materials you'll find in Library Search are part of a library databases. For example, some databases have collections of newspaper articles or videos. Library databases can cover many different topics while others can focus on a specific subject area. Here are some databases to help you get started with your research. For more databases, please see the Research section of this guide.

Citation Support at Seneca


Seneca Libraries Citation Resources

  • APA Citation Guide - Provides information and examples on how to cite different types of sources in text and in the Reference list using APA style.
  • MLA Citation Guide - Provides information and examples on how to cite different types of sources in text and in the Works Cited list using MLA style.
  • Citing in Digital Assignments - Provides recommendations for citing sources in digital assignments including presentations and infographics.
  • Citation Webinars - Join our citation webinars to learn more about how to correctly cite your sources and avoid plagiarism.
  • Research & Citation Appointments - Meet online with library staff for in-depth research & citation support.
  • In-person Writing & Citing Study Hall - Join the study hall at Newnham or Seneca@York campus. There's no need to register. Just bring your homework, class materials, and/or questions with you. We can help with brainstorming ideas, drafting your paper, or polishing your citations.


Seneca Polytechnic Academic Integrity Resources 

calendar icon (in white) Assignment Planner
This Planner will help you break down your assignment or project into manageable steps and guide you to useful services and tools from the Library and Learning Centre. Follow the guidelines for the assignment as discussed in class and consult with your Professor/Instructor if you have any specific questions about the assignment dates.
 
 


Library Research & Citation Tutorials

The following self-paced library tutorials provide an introduction on how to research topics and cite sources:

Research

Citation

Related Tutorials

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