Tools
Subject Guides
English Writing Assistance
Where to Start:
If you are unsure about your subject, look it up in a dictionary or encyclopedia. Or try a handbook for the latest information with facts and figures. Why not try:
| English grammar for ESL learners / Ed Swick | PE1066 .S95 2005 |
| Oxford guide to plain english / Martin Cutts | REF PE1408.C87 2004 |
| A Practical English grammar / Thomson, A. J. | PE 1128.T56 1986 |
| English grammar in use :a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers / Raymond Murphy | PE1128.M87 2004 |
| Advanced language practice with key : English grammar and vocabulary / Michael Vince with Peter Sunderland. | PE1112.V56 2003 |
| Fundamentals of English grammar /Betty Schrampfer Azar ; Barbara Matthies, consulting editor, Irene Juzkiw, consulting editor. | PE1128.A965 1985 |
Books:
Use the Library Catalogue to search for books held in the Library.
A Survival kit for writing English / Bailey, R. |
PE1065.B34 1984 |
| Working communication / Baker, E., Barrett, M., & Roberts, L. | HF5718.B34 2002 |
| Student writer’s handbook: how to write better essays / Bate, D. & Sharpe, P. | LB2369.B37 1990 |
| Business communication today / Bovee, C.L. & Thill, J.V. | HF5718.B66 2003 |
Studying law at university: everything you need to know / Chesterman, Simon & Rhoden, Clare |
KL146 CHE 2005 |
| Vocabulary basics for business / Cox, B.G. | HF1002.5.C69 2003 |
| The Student's guide to writing / Peck, J. | PE1112.P424 1999 |
| Structures and strategies: an introduction to academic writing / Davis , Lloyd | PE1431.D38 1996 |
| Communication in business: strategies and skills / Dwyer, D. | HF5718.D93 2005 |
| Business English for the 21 st century / Ellison, P.T. & Barry, R.E. | HF5726.E53 2003 |
| The Little, brown handbook / Fowler, H. Ramsey & Aaron, Jane E. | PE1112.F64 2004 |
| Business communication with writing improvement exercises / Hemphill, P.D., McCormick, D.W. & Hemphill, R.D. | HF5721.H46 2001 |
| Speaking persuasively: the essential guide to giving dynamic presentations and speeches / McCarthy, P. & Hatcher, C. | PN4121.M32 2002 |
| The Professional writing guide: writing well and knowing why / Petelin, R. & Durham, M. | PE1408.P47 1992 |
| Professional communication: principles and applications / Putnis, P. & Petelin, R. | HF5718.P87 1999 |
| Communication: a foundation course / Tyler, S., Kossen, C. & Ryan, C. | P90.T95 2002 |
| Beginning university: thinking, researching and writing for success / Wallace, Andrew | LB2395.W36 1999 |
Writing, researching, communicating: communication skills for the information age / Windschuttle, K. & Windschuttle, E. |
HD30.3.W56 1994 |
Or you can look on the shelves at the following numbers:
- HD30.3 - Business Communication
- HF5719, P302, P211, PE1128 - Written Communication
- P302, P95, HF5718 - Oral Communication
- Audio Visual resources PE1127 - 1137 - Listening & Speaking Skills
Electronic Resources (including Journal Databases):
Electronic resources including journal databases provide secondary sources of information such as journal articles, news, reports. Access electronic resources (including journal databases) from the Library's Electronic Resources page.
| Austrom | Use a range of databases including APAIS, AGIS, and APA Full Text. |
| Ebsco | Multidisciplinary database specialising in academic journals, also containing a Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection and a Sociological Collection. |
| Academic OneFile | Access academic journals, magazines and newspapers, many with full text and images. |
| Factiva | Search Australian and International newspapers |
Web Resources:
You can try searching the Internet for more resources.
| Bond University English Help Program |
Humanities and Social Sciences web pages which have been designed to aid all students with their university skills. |