Great Resources to Help You Through your Studies
Spell check plus has both an English and French version, allowing you to edit your text in both official languages. The free version will edit up to 250 words of text by highlighting errors and helping users to understand the corrections. The website is great for students looking to understand their mistakes and better their writing while editing their work.
https://libguides.lakeheadu.ca/home?b=g&d=a&group_id=14982
The Lakehead library website is a vast database that enables students to gain access to a variety of resources. By searching through the library’s archive, you can find materials for a variety of topics and borrow any articles or books you may need through Click and Collect book pick-up or digitized versions online. You can also chat with a librarian online if you need any assistance while conducting your research.
Lakehead students based in Thunder Bay are also able to book individual study rooms at the Chancellor Paterson Library through the website. You can select what time you wish to access the library and reserve a spot. Although certain features have been cut back for safety reasons, these study rooms give students the opportunity to have a study space outside of home.
Grammarly is an extension students can install to their browser which will automatically generate editing capabilities onto any browser. Although there is a fee for the full version, the free version of this extension will still catch some errors students commonly make while typing.
Past Exams in myCourselink
Under the D2L myCourselink page, there is a feature which provides a pdf version of final exams from the past three years for specific classes. Students can access these solution-less exam questions if they self-register for the Past Exams “course”. First click on Self-Registration: Academic Support and Training in the Support box near the top-right of myCourselink, then select Past Exams from that list. Going to this resource can give students an idea of the format of the exam and give them an idea of the type of questions that may come up based on what has been done in the past. With access to multiple exams that can be completed for practice, it is worth checking this feature out!
Academic Support Zone
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/academic-success/student-success-centre/academic-support-zone
The Academic Support Zone is a great resource for students who may need extra help with their classes. This website will show you how to get into contact with a tutor or an academic support supervisor. If you are struggling with your studies this resource can help you figure out your next steps towards getting the support you need.
Mental Health Resources
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/wellness-recreation/student-health-and-wellness/events
Lakehead offers many student mental health and wellness resources which can be explored through their website. They also host a variety of Lakehead Mental Health Events, which include online yoga, meditation and a variety of workshops which can be done from the comfort of your home.
Counselling
Students looking for counselling can book an appointment with Student Health and Wellness for one-on one counselling with licensed and professionally trained counsellors. The link below will lead to the counselling webpage where students can book an appointment. Students can also call 807-343-8361 or email health@lakeheadu.ca if in Thunder Bay, or call 705-330-4008 x 2116 or email orluwell@lakeheadu.ca and provide their full name, student number & phone number.
With so much of this school year online, it’s important to know what tools are available to you to maximize your success. Taking a few minutes to explore the resources above could be helpful four your success in the long run.
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