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Technical Writing Essentials: NSCC Edition

CC BY (Attribution) 110 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Robin L. Potter, Tricia Hylton

Subject(s): The Arts, Writing and editing guides

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 13/03/2025

This open textbook has been partially adapted from the original text by Suzan Last. This text is designed to introduce readers to the basics of technical communication: audience and task analysis in workplace contexts, clear and concise communication style, effective document design, teamwork and collaboration, fundamental research and documentation skills. Interactive elements are contributed by Tricia Hylton.

Professional Communication in Health Professions

CC BY-NC (Attribution NonCommercial) 28 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Edited by Jennifer Lapum, Oona St-Amant, Michelle Hughes, Joy Garmaise-Yee

Subject(s): Interpersonal communication and skills

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 13/03/2025

Academic Integrity

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 43 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Ulrike Kestler

Publisher: Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Last updated: 12/03/2025

After working through the Academic Integrity pressbook, students will be able to explain the six fundamental values of academic integrity, identify unethical academic behaviours, and will be familiar with the university’s policy and procedures for academic integrity violations. They will have developed an understanding of plagiarism as a form of misrepresentation, will be able to describe how citations work and will be aware of quoting and paraphrasing properly as well as of good note-taking practices. Students will be able to explain the university services available to them if they need assistance with their work.

Food Labelling

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 7 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Jennifer L. Lapum, Oona St-Amant, Wendy Garcia, Lisa Seto Nielsen, Rezwana Rahman

Editor(s): Jennifer L. Lapum, Oona St-Amant

Subject(s): Food chemistry / Food science

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 12/03/2025

This open textbook provides a foundational understanding of Food Labelling.
Food Labelling is an open textbook created using Chapter 2/Food Labelling from the Open Textbook Interpreting Canada’s 2019 Food Guide and Food Labelling for Health Professionals.

NSCC Communication Skills for Trades

CC BY (Attribution) 193 H5P Activities English

Author(s): NSCC

Subject(s): Business communication, etiquette and presentation, Interpersonal communication and skills, Writing and editing guides

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 12/03/2025

Communication Skills is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that are necessary to succeed in the modern workplace. It is written in the reader-friendly style of a professional email between colleagues.

NSCC Concepts of Biology

CC BY (Attribution) 62 H5P Activities English

Author(s): BCcampus, OpenStax, NSCC

Subject(s): Biology, life sciences

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 12/03/2025

Adapted Edition.

In this survey text, directed at those not majoring in biology, we dispel the assumption that a little learning is a dangerous thing. We hope that by skimming the surface of a very deep subject, biology, we may inspire you to drink more deeply and make more informed choices relating to your health, the environment, politics, and the greatest subject that are all of us are entwined in, life itself. This text also includes interactive H5P activities that you can use to evaluate your understanding as you go.

The Business Environment

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 42 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Jules Fauteux, Business Faculty from Ontario Colleges, eCampusOntario Program Managers

Subject(s): Business studies: general

Publisher: eCampusOntario

Last updated: 12/03/2025

Newer Edition Available: NSCC Fundamentals of Business.

An introductory textbook in business that covers a variety of topics: The Foundation of Business, Economics and Business, Ethics and Social Responsibility, Business in a Global Environment, Forms of Business Ownership, Entrepreneurship: Starting a Business, and E-commerce.

Foundations in Digital Marketing

CC BY (Attribution) 18 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): Rochelle Grayson

Subject(s): Online marketing / Social media marketing

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 12/03/2025

Foundations in Digital Marketing is a textbook intended to introduce marketing students to the world of digital marketing. The book covers fundamental frameworks, practical applications, and online tools that can all be applied to build and execute a cohesive and engaging digital marketing strategy. The book covers the fundamental aspects of digital marketing, including areas such as:

visual storytelling,
design principles and frameworks,
search engine optimization and marketing,
website and landing page optimization,
content marketing,
content creation tools and technologies,
paid advertising,
social media marketing,
mobile marketing,
email marketing,
attribution,
conversion rate optimization,
data and marketing analytics, and
the future of digital marketing.

The book also features chapter learning objectives, videos, summaries, interactive learning activities, and discussion points, as well as, recommended industry certifications and online resources to augment the textbook.

Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Language

CC BY (Attribution) 187 H5P Activities English (Canada)

Author(s): NSCC, Kimberlee Carter, Marie Rutherford, Douglas College Biology Department

Subject(s): Medical and health informatics, Medical assistants / Physicians’ assistants, Medical study and revision guides and reference material

Publisher: NSCC

Last updated: 12/03/2025

This open textbook, created for ANAP 1001 Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Language, focuses on the basic structure, functions and medical language related to human body systems. It’s a helpful resource for course learning activities, quizzes, and applied learning practicum experiences.

The book is organized in three sections – 1 |Medical Language, 2 |Human and Anatomy and Physiology and 3 |Systems of the Human Body. Each section contains content text, engaging learning activities, video content, and other visual activities.

A foundational knowledge of human anatomy and medical terminology is essential to the study and practice of embalming, pathology, and restorative art. This open textbook may be used as a resource for the following Funeral and Allied Health Services program courses:
•FUSV 1017 Microbiology and Pathology Foundations
•FUSV 1007 Embalming Practice Essentials
•FUSV 2104 Restorative Art
•FUSV 2019 Mortuary Pathology
•FUSV 2007 Embalming Challenges and Restorative Procedures
•All FNRL Applied Learning Practicum Courses

Communication @ Work Seneca Edition

CC BY (Attribution) 177 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Jordan Smith, Nova Scotia Community College

Subject(s): Business communication, etiquette and presentation

Publisher: Nova Scotia Community College

Last updated: 12/03/2025

Adapted for Seneca College by Tom Bartsiokas, Robin Potter, and Tricia Hylton from A College-to-Career Guide to Success (2019) Partially Adapted from Business Communication for Success (2015).

Communication @ Work is designed to guide college students in developing the vital communication skills that are necessary to succeed in the modern workplace. It is conveniently presented in a variety of AODA-compliant formats and written in the reader-friendly style of a professional email between colleagues.