Academic Writing and Referencing

Academic Integrity Guide

• This guide is for any learner who wants to better understand academic misconduct and the risks involved in different forms of misconduct

Academic writing handbook for learners in the FET sector

• While aimed more at learners on Level 5 and Level 6 courses, this handbook provides an introduction to academic writing

Referencing Guide

• The ETBI Digital Library's referencing section

Referencing handbook for the FET sector

• This handbook aims to assist FET learners in improving their understanding of referencing and their referencing skills

Suggested Resources

Accounting Coach

• Learn accounting online for free

Business Regulation

• Identify the main regulations which affect business and links to the relevant agencies and their guidance, tools and contact points

CIPD Knowledge Hub

• Find practical advice, explore evidence and gain insights from a wide range of CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) resources

Companies Registration Office

• The Companies Registration Office (the CRO) is the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies, business names, and limited partnerships

Coursera Business Courses

• Free business and finance courses

European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority

• EU insurance and risk management regulations

Harvard Business Review

• The gold standard of business magazines. Useful YouTube channel

HR Magazine

• Magazine for senior HR professionals and business leaders who want insight into and examples of high-performing, people-focussed organisations

Insurance Information Institute

• Guides on business insurance

International Organization for Standardization

• Brings global experts together to agree on the best way of doing things – for anything from making a product to managing a process. ISO 9001 is a globally recognized standard for quality management

Investopedia

• Leading source of financial content on the web

Khan Academy

• Free business and entrepreneurship courses

People Management

• Insights on HR legislation and management

Set Up a Business

• UK Government page with information on different business types (in the UK)

Starting a Business

• Citizen's Information page with information on setting up your own business

Total Quality Management

• A management philosophy in which everyone in the organisation strives to continuously improve customer satisfaction. The emphasis is on planned improvement – a continuous cycle of improvements and feedback that provides the best possible products and services.