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

eBooks

See the ebooks page for how to access these books and see other useful ebooks too

Suggested Resources

Digitallearn.org: Microsoft Word Course

• Learn how to create, format, and save a document in Microsoft Word

Educoot QQI Resources

• Purchase required

File Management: Step-by-Step Guide

• A guide for a computer class run by Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, Pennsylvania, USA

GCFGlobal: Computers

• Excellent series of computer-related tutorials aimed at new computer users

GCFGlobal: Word

• Learn how to format text, save and share documents, modify line and paragraph spacing, use tables and columns, and do more with your documents

Google Drive and Docs in 30 minutes

• Not available to Digital Library: see ebooks page for alternatives

Learn With NALA  

• Learn for free -  reading, writing, maths, computers and more

Microsoft Word Tutorial

• A YouTube tutorial from a Microsoft Employee

Microsoft Word - Tutorial for Beginners

• YouTube tutorial with everything you need to know to start using Word, even if you have never opened it before

Mouse Practice 

• A  resource to help new computer users become familiar with using a mouse

Quizlet: Microsoft Word Basic Vocabulary – Flash Cards

• Learn the meaning of some of the words and phrases used in Microsoft Word

TypingClub 

• Learn touch typing online using free typing courses. This site includes 650 typing games, typing tests and videos.

Word Help and Learning

• Microsoft's Word support hub