====== Excellent resources and tutorials ====== Also see examples of good **[[references]]** for a list of reputable academic resources. ===== News ===== * [[https://thehackernews.com/ | The Hacker News]] * [[https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ | Bleeping Computer]] ===== Statistics and raw data repos ===== * [[https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/indicators | Trading Economics - Indicators (Canada, etc.)]] * [[https://www.statcan.gc.ca/eng/start | Statistics Canada]] ===== Huge libraries ===== * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0187&R=EDB0187 | LinkedIn Learning]] * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0099&R=EDB0099 | O’Reily]] * “The latest books and videos from major technology and business publishers. Covers web and software development, management, marketing, and more.” * [[https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/| Goodwill Community Foundation]] - “Learn and develop the skills needed to advance in work and life” - Thanks to Sehrish for the find! 🤗 * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0001&R=EDB0001 | Gale Academic OneFile]] * “Full-text articles from scholarly, trade and general-interest magazines and journals on current events, general sciences and technology, social sciences, arts and humanities.” * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0051&R=EDB0051 | Gale eBooks]] * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0140&R=EDB0140 | Gale Directory Library]] * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0192&R=EDB0192 | Gale Courses]] * [[https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEDB0071&R=EDB0071 | JSTOR]] * [[http://www.gutenberg.org/ | Project Gutenberg]] (70K+ books) * [[http://network.bepress.com/ | Digital Commons Network™]] * “[It] brings together free, full-text scholarly articles from hundreds of universities and colleges worldwide. Curated by university librarians and their supporting institutions, the Network includes a growing collection of peer-reviewed journal articles, book chapters, dissertations, working papers, conference proceedings, and other original scholarly work.” * [[https://pressbooks.directory/ | Pressbooks Directory]] * “[It] is a free, searchable catalogue that includes 6,334 open access books published by 173 organizations and networks using Pressbooks.” ===== Resources for research ===== * [[https://library.ithaca.edu/r101/ | Research 101]] Ithaca College Library * [[https://guides.library.cornell.edu/c.php?g=293669&p=2004549 | Tutorial: Scholarly Literature Types: Primary vs. Secondary Articles]] by Cornell University ===== Resources on How to Study ===== * [[https://minnstate.pressbooks.pub/learnmethod/|The LEARN Method]] * [[https://cse.buffalo.edu/~rapaport/howtostudy.html|How to Study: A Brief Guide]] by William J. Rapaport * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlU-zDU6aQ0|Study Less Study Smart]] by Marty Lobdell * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bvsf591rYWE|How To Take Better Lecture Notes]] * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9LBUf1NzU0|How To Improve Your Listening Skills]] ===== Open-source books on Literacy and Research ===== * [[https://saalck.pressbooks.pub/infolit/|Information Literacy]] * [[https://open.ocolearnok.org/okinfolit/|The Insiders: Information Literacy for Okies Everywhere]] * [[https://uark.pressbooks.pub/researchwriting/|Sourcing, summarizing, and synthesizing:  Skills for effective research writing]] * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/abf3c6af-5669-404a-89a4-aa7541cd66e5?itemTypes=6&subjects=Business%20%26%20Economy&sortCol=2&itemLanguages=eng|Advanced Research Skills: Conducting Literature and Systematic Reviews]] - 2nd Edition * [[https://caul-cbua.pressbooks.pub/choosingsources/|Choosing & Using Sources: A Guide to Academic Research]] - 1st Canadian Edition ===== Open-source books on writing (general) ===== * [[https://uark.pressbooks.pub/eportolio/|Building a Professional Portfolio]] * [[https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/aboutwriting/ | About Writing: A Guide]] * [[https://pressbooks.pub/readingandwriting/|Reading and Writing in College]] * [[https://idaho.pressbooks.pub/write/ | Write What Matters]] ===== Open-source books on academic writing ===== * [[https://rotel.pressbooks.pub/readwritesuccess/|Reading and Writing Successfully in College: A Guide for Students]] * [[https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/writing-in-college-from-competence-to-excellence/ | Writing in College]] * [[https://harpercollege.pressbooks.pub/academic-writing-skills/|Building Academic Writing Skills]] * [[https://opentextbc.ca/buildingblocks/ | Building Blocks of Academic Writing]] * [[https://uq.pressbooks.pub/academicwritingskills/ | Academic Writing Skills]] * [[https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/academicwritingbasics/ | Academic Writing Basics]] * [[https://louis.pressbooks.pub/englishcomp2/|Rhetoric Matters: A Guide to Success in the First Year Writing Class]] ===== Open-source books on college success ===== * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/studyprocaff2/ | A Guide for Successful Students]] - 2nd Edition * [[https://press.rebus.community/blueprint2/|Blueprint for Success in College and Career]] * [[https://cwi.pressbooks.pub/pathwaystocollegesuccess/ | Pathways to College Success]] * [[https://pressbooks.openedmb.ca/collegesuccessfornewcomers/ | College Success for Newcomers]] * [[https://openstax.org/details/books/college-success | College Success]] ===== Open-source books on Communication ===== * [[https://openeducationalberta.ca/saitbusinesscommunication/ | Business Communication for Success]] * [[https://uen.pressbooks.pub/interpersonalsmallgroupcommunication/ | Interpersonal & Small Group Communication]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/llsadvcomm/ | Advanced Professional Communication]] * [[https://caul-cbua.pressbooks.pub/businesscommunication/ | Building Relationships With Business Communication]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/essentialcomm/|Essential Communication Skills]] - Mohawk College * [[https://saalck.pressbooks.pub/bcomm/|Business Communication: Five Core Competencies]] * [[https://louis.pressbooks.pub/fundamentalsofcomm/|Fundamentals of Communication]] * [[https://louis.pressbooks.pub/businessprofessionalcomm/|Strategies for Effective Business Communication]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/orgbuscommunication/|Organizational Business Communication]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/talkingbusiness/|Talking Business]] - Effective Communication Skills for the Workplace * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/centennialbusn732/|Writing and Critical Thinking Skills for BUSN732 Students]] * [[https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/businesswriting/|Business Writing For Everyone]] ===== Open-source books on Digital Skills ===== * [[https://opentext.csu.edu.au/digitalskillsassignmentessentials/|Digital Skills: Assignment Essentials]] * [[https://opentext.csu.edu.au/digitalskillssecurityandsafety/|Digital Skills: Security and Safety]] * [[https://opentext.csu.edu.au/digitalskillsprofessionalidentity/|Digital Skills: Professional Identity and Skills]] * [[https://opentext.csu.edu.au/digitalskillscontentcreation/|Digital Skills: Content Creation]] * [[https://opentext.csu.edu.au/digitalskillsworkwithinformation/|Digital Skills: Artificial Intelligence]] ===== Open-source books on business ===== * [[https://openstax.org/subjects/business | Business - Peer-reviewed. Openly licensed. 100% free]] * [[https://openstax.org/blog/curated-community-resources-openstax-business-books | Curated community resources for OpenStax business books]] ==== Business & Management ==== * [[https://louis.pressbooks.pub/introbusinessadmin/|Introduction to Business Administration]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/businessfuncdn/|Fundamentals of Business]] – Canadian Edition * [[https://pressbooks.lib.vt.edu/strategicmanagement/|Strategic Management]] - adapted by Reed Kennedy * [[https://open.oregonstate.education/strategicmanagement2e/|Strategic Management]] by John Morris – 2nd Edition * [[https://pressbooks.nscc.ca/strategicmanagement/|Mastering Strategic Management]] – NSCC Edition ==== HR ==== * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/humanresourcesmgmt/|Human Resources Management]] – 3rd Edition ==== Ethics & Law ==== * [[https://openstax.org/details/books/business-ethics|Business Ethics]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/buslawandethicscanada/|Business Law and Ethics]] - Canadian Edition * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/8f0b7727-7c1a-4f36-b351-e61fa14032a8|The Essential Concepts of Canadian Business Law]] - 2nd edition ==== Marketing ==== * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/introductiontomarketresearch/|Introduction to Market Research]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/customercentricstrategy2/|Customer Centric Strategy]] – 2nd Edition * [[https://westernsydney.pressbooks.pub/customerinsights/|Customer Insights]] * [[https://uark.pressbooks.pub/intromarketinguark/|Introduction to Marketing]] * [[https://pressbooks.usnh.edu/mkt723/|Foundations in Digital Marketing]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/principlesofmarketingcdnnc/|Principles of Marketing]] – Canadian Edition ==== Supply Chain and Logistics ==== * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/globalvaluechain/ | Global Value Chain]] * [[https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/logistics001oerfc/ | Introduction to Logistics]] * [[https://pressbooks.pub/supplychainmanagement3005/|Supply Chain Management – An Integrated Approach]] ===== Open-source books/tutorials on applications ===== ==== Spreadsheets ==== * [[https://pressbooks.nscc.ca/beginningexcelv2/|Beginning Excel 2019]] * [[https://library.achievingthedream.org/tc3spreadsheets/|Introduction to Spreadsheets]] ==== Word Processing ==== * [[https://library.achievingthedream.org/tc3wordprocessing/|Introduction to Word Processing]] ==== Tutorials ==== * [[https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/excel/ | Excel]] * [[https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/word/ | Word]] * [[https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/powerpoint/ | PowerPoint]] * [[https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/access/ | Access]] ===== Open-source educational materials on math and statistics ===== * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/de7c99f8-ac77-420a-bc1a-0a301782c4c7|GAMES : A Gentle Approach to Math, Excel, and Stats]] (Course 1) * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/cc414efb-ab84-42d5-bca0-b711409a4c4f|GAMES : A Gentle Approach to Math, Excel, and Stats]] (Course 2) * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/3fe51733-9c82-433c-82c3-ee3f254e98a5|Business Math: A Step-by-Step Handbook Abridged]] * [[https://openlibrary.ecampusontario.ca/item-details/#/71655499-1f6b-4ae0-b588-1f6a176ec5c1|Instructor Resources]] * [[https://louis.pressbooks.pub/introductorystatistics/|Introductory Statistics]] * [[https://openstax.org/details/books/introductory-statistics-2e|Introductory Statistics 2e]] * [[https://openstax.org/details/books/introductory-business-statistics-2e|Introductory Business Statistics 2e]] * [[https://davidfoxcroft.github.io/lsj-book/|learning statistics with jamovi]] ===== Beer Game ===== * [[https://beergameapp.com/ | Beer Game]] SCM simulation ===== Great YouTube channels/tutorials ===== * [[https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnitTraining/playlists | Learnit Training]] * MS products, Google Office Suite, Live Streaming, Professional Development, Office 365 training, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Web & Graphics, etc. * [[https://www.youtube.com/c/Onlinepmcourses/playlists | Online PM Courses]] * “Practical, engaging Project Management training & learning from Dr Mike Clayton.” * [[https://www.youtube.com/c/AcademicLesson | Academic Lesson]] * “...provide[s] lessons on various topics from the best experts around the world. You can learn about Computer Science, IT security, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Biology and so on.” ===== Business-related tools, templates, and tutorials ===== * [[https://www.projectlibre.com/ | ProjectLibre]] - #1 MS Project alternative * [[https://templatelab.com/ | TemplateLab]] - High quality business and legal templates * [[https://www.calendarpedia.com/ | Calendarpedia]] - A source for printable calendars of all kinds and sizes * [[https://www.moresteam.com/toolbox/index.cfm | Process Improvement & Lean Six Sigma Toolbox]] * “The MoreSteam Toolbox offers online tutorials covering the fundamental problem-solving tools used to support Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement efforts.” * [[https://www.techiequality.com/ | TechieQuality.com]] * “The Website Techiequality.Com is created for interaction in several Quality and General Information related topics [...]. [It] will give you full information and technical knowledge in: * Quality Assurance Quality Control * AIAG Tools * Advance Core Tools * Problem-solving methodology * Lean design * Lean manufacturing * Lean six sigma * 5’S * Kaizen * QMS (9001 & IATF 16949) * Audit-related information * Operation Management * Business Excellence * Process excellence and General info.” * [[https://www.sqconline.com/ | SQC Online]] * “Online Statistical Calculators for Acceptance Sampling and Quality Control.” * [[https://www.vertex42.com/ | Vertex42.com]] * “[The] goal is to help people manage their time, their finances, their education and their careers, by providing simple tools in the form of high quality spreadsheet templates, calculators, calendars, documents, and articles that are designed to educate and increase productivity. [They] offer a collection of over 400 unique spreadsheet templates, all designed and created in house over more than a decade. [...] a trusted source for original high-quality Excel templates [...] for Google Sheets, OpenOffice, and Microsoft Word. * [[https://cpkinfo.com/index.html | Quality Dimensions]] * “[They] have a large number of Excel templates that perform the same analyses as commercial packages costing hundreds of dollars. All downloads are free to use without restrictions.”