Study Resources
Welcome to the Northwest Seminary & College Study Resources page! Listed below are resources available to Staff, Students and Faculty. Click on the link or expand the category you are looking for to view the description and links to free resources. Resources in each category are listed in alphabetical order.
If you want or need assistance in your research, please do not hesitate to contact library services here.
EBSCOhost
Northwest students have access to EBSCO databases - including ATLA. ATLA can be accessed through the Pathwright LMS.
JSTOR
JSTOR is a digital library for the intellectually curious including resources in a variety of disciplines. As a Northwest student, you have access to JSTOR here.
Contact us for the Login credentials.
Academic Writing and Research Resources
Learning to write in an academic manner and conducting research can be daunting and challenging tasks. Below are some useful resources on academic research processes and academic writing.
Academic Writing Phrasebank
This resource for academic writers provides examples of some of the phraseological ‘nuts and bolts’ of academic writing. The Academic Writing Phrasebank gives advice on how to refer to sources in an academic paper, how to write introductions and conclusions, and more!
Advice to Writers
As a digital repository of writing resources, Advice to Writers contains short articles on writing and links to other writing support resources including books, articles, and useful websites.
Common Errors in English Usage
Authored by Professor Paul Brians of Washington State University, Common Errors in English Usage provides a list of commonly misspelled English words and short phrases.
Dictionary.com
Launched in 1995, this online dictionary makes sure you are using the right word in the right place. Thesaurus.com is also easily accessible from Dictionary.com.
How Can I Create a Strong Thesis?
Created by the University of Michigan, this open access guide provides guidance on how to create a thesis statement.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
In addition to functioning as an English dictionary and thesaurus, the Merriam-Webster dictionary also provides links to other resources including English to Spanish translation services.
Online Etymology Dictionary
This online, free dictionary provides histories of the meaning and definitions of English Words.
Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statement
This short guide by Owl Purdue provides examples of thesis statements for analytical, argumentative and expository papers.
Accessible through a browser or the WordReference app, WordReference.com is a language dictionary, verb conjugation and translation service for more than 15 different languages including Spanish, English, French, Italian and Korean.
Writing Guides
This online guide produced by the University of Michigan gives helpful tips on how to write and proofread an academic paper.