This guide gives a basic introduction to Mass Communication resources available at Perdana Library.

English Books: DCC Classification

The following DCC classification numbers are of particular interest to students of the English program:

• Business Communication 658.45
• Communication 001.51, 302.5
• Culture: history 909 1
• English Dictionaries 423
• English Fiction 823
• English Grammar 425
• English language 420
• Linguistics 410
• Proverbs 428.8
• Public Speaking 808.51
• Rhetoric and Collection of Literature
• Standard English Usage 428
• Technical Communication 808.066
• William Shakespeare 822.3
• Wordprocessing 652.5
• Writing: creative 808.042
• Writing: professional 808.06607

Journals, Magazines & Reference Materials

Printed journals are available in R3-3. You can browse through at ease.

The Reference collection consisting of dictionaries, handbooks, and other key general reference resources, are kept on a separate section in R3-3 and R3-4A.

Useful dictionaries are:
• Hodges' Harbrace Handbook (on Bibliography)
• A Handbook of Pronunciation
• The Macmillan Dictionary of Contemporary Phrase & Fable
• NTC's Dictionary of Literary Terms

Internet Resources

Listed below is a brief selection of Internet resources. You may use the Library’s Webpages to visit a catalogue of useful Internet Resources, for a variety of subject areas.

1. News
   • BBC
   • Broadcast Now
   • CNN
2. Research Methods, Writing, & Documentation
   • Purdue University Online Writing Lab - a comprehensive source on writing, research, APA and MLA.
   • Dakota State University Online Writing Lab - another excellent online writing resource.
   • A Research Guide for Students - provides tools for students to conduct research.
   • College Intranet Resources
   • Guide to Grammar and Writing - it includes tutorials, quizzes,...
   • Advice on Academic Writing - an excellent writing resource from University of Toronto.
   • The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing - an online textbook on writing.
   • The American Heritage Book of English Usage - a practical and authoritative guide to Contemporary English.
   • Guide to Grammar and Style
   • Online Technical Writing - a complete online textbook
3. Other Resources
   • Mariam-Webster Online Dictionary
   • ESL Home Page - ESL resources for students and teachers.
   • Official IELTS Home Page
   • IELTS Links - links to some of the best IELTS related websites.
   • Official TOEFL Home Page