"This open textbook is designed to introduce readers to the basics of professional communications in technical fields: audience and task analysis in workplace contexts, clear and concise communications style, effective document...
BC Open Textbooks
Browse NNELS for direct links to the BC Open Textbooks Project—Canada's first official open textbook initiative. Designed with accessibility in mind, these textbooks cover subjects like arts, business, health, science, social sciences, trades, and more.
For more information, please see the full listing of the Open Textbooks.
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Auteur:Last, Suzan, Neveu, Candice, Smith, MonikaSommaire: - Auteur:Welker, Barbara HelmSommaire:
Where did we come from? What were our ancestors like? Why do we differ from other animals? How do scientists trace and construct our evolutionary history? The History of Our Tribe: Hominini provides answers to these questions and more....
- Auteur:Welker, Barbara HelmSommaire:
"Where did we come from? What were our ancestors like? Why do we differ from other animals? How do scientists trace and construct our evolutionary history? The History of Our Tribe: Hominini provides answers to these questions and...
- Auteur:Welker, Barbara HelmSommaire:
Where did we come from? What were our ancestors like? Why do we differ from other animals? How do scientists trace and construct our evolutionary history? The History of Our Tribe: Hominini provides answers to these questions and more....
- Auteur:Binder-Aviles, HilarySommaire:
Have you ever seen a problem and wanted to do something about it? Of course you have. The schools, police, government welfare offices, churches and families aren't handling it. Others share your concerns and want to do something. That's...
- Auteur:Binder-Aviles, HilarySommaire:
"Have you ever seen a problem and wanted to do something about it? Of course you have. The schools, police, government welfare offices, churches and families aren't handling it. Others share your concerns and want to do...
- Auteur:McLaughlin, JeffSommaire:
"It is important for students not only to get an appreciation and understanding of philosophy but also to be exposed to the very words and ideas of those who have shaped our thinking over the centuries. Accordingly, the title of...
- Auteur:McLaughlin, JeffSommaire:
It is important for students not only to get an appreciation and understanding of philosophy but also to be exposed to the very words and ideas of those who have shaped our thinking over the centuries. Accordingly, the title of this...
- Auteur:Babin, MoniqueSommaire:
"Written by five college reading and writing instructors, this interactive, multimedia text draws from decades of experience teaching students who are entering the college reading and writing environment for the very first time. It...
- Auteur:Babin, MoniqueSommaire:
Written by five college reading and writing instructors, this interactive, multimedia text draws from decades of experience teaching students who are entering the college reading and writing environment for the very first time. It...
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"The science of social psychology investigates the ways other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an exciting field of study because it is so familiar and relevant to our day-to-day lives. Social...
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The science of social psychology investigates the ways other people affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is an exciting field of study because it is so familiar and relevant to our day-to-day lives. Social psychologists...
- Auteur:Durdle, AndreaSommaire:
This resource is one of twenty-three competencies that make of Trades Access Common Core (TACC). After completing this competency, students should be able to use effective study habits; effective listening techniques; effective note-...
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As you enter the workforce, it is important to understand the major trends in employment and how to find this information. In this competency, we'll look some of the current major trends in employment in Canada and British Columbia....
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No matter what your job is, you will need to communicate with other people. Your communication skills determine how successfully you receive and transmit information. Communication is arguably the most important of all life skills and...
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This Competency provides the information necessary for you to understand the trades training system and how to explore any trades you may be interested in. Careers in the trades can be highly rewarding. Forecast shortages in skilled...
Resource URLs: - Trades access common core : line A : safe work practices, competency A-1 : control workplace hazardsAuteur:Lidstone, Rod.Sommaire:
Safety is a part of the job. When you take a job, you have a safety obligation to your employer, co-workers, family, and yourself. By recognizing and understanding the hazards in your work area, you can prevent the occurrence of many...
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In most provinces, one or more agencies are responsible for safe, healthful working environments at job sites. These organizations normally have names such as the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) or the Occupational Health and Safety...
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Workers exposed to hazardous materials may be at risk for many serious health problems, such as kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer, allergic reactions, or burns. Some hazardous materials can also cause fires or explosions....
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These Learning Tasks describe the clothing and protective equipment workers must wear on the job site and the safety precautions they must take to protect themselves and others from injury. Special personal protective equipment (PPE) is...
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