UT Prep Academy Digital Library & Research Resources Portal
Find a website, explore its collection, and choose materials for your learning or research.
从这里进入资源网站，自主检索适合学习或研究的资料。
This UT Prep Academy-maintained portal links to external providers’ homepages or main discovery pages. Resources remain with their providers. Inclusion does not mean IB approval or that every item has been reviewed for your course. Your teacher or supervisor guides material selection.
本页由 UT Prep Academy 整理维护，链接至外部资源网站的首页或主要检索入口，资源由原提供方发布和维护。列入导航不代表获得 IB 批准，也不代表站内每项内容都经过课程审核。具体资料请按教师或导师指导选择。
Subject websites
Start at the provider’s main entrance, then browse or search.
CHINESE A · LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SL
Project Gutenberg
Free eBooks
About this website
A volunteer-built digital library of free eBooks, with a focus on older literature. Browse by author, title or language, then choose an online reading or download format.
Chinese A supplementary reading, literary context and comparison of texts or translations. Start with an author or title suggested by your teacher.
适合 Chinese A 补充阅读、了解文学背景，以及比较不同文本或译本。可从教师建议的作者或书名开始检索。
Check the edition, translator and text completeness. A listing here does not make a work a course selection. Check the provider’s copyright guidance for your location before downloading or reusing.
The British Council’s English-learning website offers reading, listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary materials. From the homepage, choose the free resource library and a skill or level.
English B independent practice, reading comprehension, vocabulary building and discussion preparation. Choose a manageable text and use its accompanying exercises.
适合 English B 自主练习、阅读理解、词汇积累及课堂讨论准备。选择难度合适的材料，配合网页练习使用。
Site levels such as B2 describe language proficiency, not IB course levels or grades. Some courses and services are paid; use the free resources unless your teacher directs otherwise.
OpenStax is a nonprofit initiative of Rice University that publishes textbooks free to read online or download as PDFs. Look for physics titles, then use the contents or book search to find explanations, diagrams and worked examples.
OpenStax 是莱斯大学的非营利教育项目，提供可免费在线阅读或下载 PDF 的教材。进入书库后选择物理类图书，用目录或书内搜索寻找概念解释、图示和例题。
Use it for
Revise mechanics, energy, waves and electricity; compare explanations with class notes.
适合复习力学、能量、波与电学，并与课堂笔记对照。
Check units, notation and the mathematical level. Your teacher sets the course scope. These are supplementary references, not an IB-specific course package.
OpenStax is a nonprofit initiative of Rice University that publishes textbooks free to read online or download as PDFs. Look for chemistry titles and browse their contents for explanations, worked examples and practice questions.
OpenStax 是莱斯大学的非营利教育项目，提供可免费在线阅读或下载 PDF 的教材。进入书库后选择化学类图书，通过目录寻找概念解释、例题与练习。
Use it for
Review atomic structure, bonding, reactions and quantitative chemistry before or after class.
适合课前预习或课后复习原子结构、成键、反应及化学计算。
Check terminology and conventions against your course. Reading about an experiment is not permission to carry it out. These are supplementary references, not an IB-specific course package.
OpenStax is a nonprofit initiative of Rice University that publishes textbooks free to read online or download as PDFs. Look for algebra, precalculus or calculus titles. Use the contents to locate prerequisites and worked examples.
OpenStax 是莱斯大学的非营利教育项目，提供可免费在线阅读或下载 PDF 的教材。进入书库后寻找代数、预备微积分或微积分图书，通过目录查找基础知识和例题。
Use it for
Strengthen algebra and functions, revisit differentiation and integration, and practise explaining each step.
适合巩固代数与函数、复习微分和积分，并练习说明解题步骤。
Notation, methods and topic order can differ from your course. Use your teacher’s required methods and assessment guidance. These are supplementary references, not an IB-specific course package.
OpenStax is a nonprofit initiative of Rice University that publishes textbooks free to read online or download as PDFs. Look for business, management or economics titles. Browse the contents for concepts and examples related to your question.
OpenStax 是莱斯大学的非营利教育项目，提供可免费在线阅读或下载 PDF 的教材。进入书库后寻找商业、管理或经济类图书，通过目录查找相关概念和案例。
Use it for
Review stakeholders, business functions and management concepts; prepare examples for classroom discussion.
适合复习利益相关者、企业职能和管理概念，并为课堂讨论准备案例。
Examples may reflect a particular country or period. Check dates and local context; terminology and exam expectations may differ. These are supplementary references, not an IB-specific course package.
UT Prep Academy is preparing for IB DP implementation. This area brings together guidance and supplementary resources for Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), helping students develop research, reflection, critical thinking and independent learning skills.
This resource portal does not indicate IB authorisation or IB approval of external resources. Course and programme guidance remains with the relevant teacher, supervisor or coordinator.
Theory of Knowledge (TOK)
Explore perspectives, evaluate claims and compare evidence.
TOK asks students to examine how knowledge is produced, justified, interpreted and challenged. Explore perspectives, evaluate claims and think critically about evidence and expertise.
A scholarly philosophy reference written and reviewed by academic specialists. Explore theories of knowledge, ethics, reasoning and different intellectual perspectives.
Student use
Read background material and clarify major concepts before comparing viewpoints in TOK discussions.
Some entries are advanced. Select sections with your teacher and discuss difficult material. Cite the entry you actually use.
A research-based platform presenting global data and visualisations on health, population, environment, education, technology and economic development.
Student use
Compare evidence, evaluate data-based claims and examine how chart design and data choices affect interpretation.
Read the chart notes, source information and definitions. Follow links to the original data and consider gaps and uncertainty.
A search tool for scholarly literature, including academic articles, books, theses and research papers across disciplines.
Student use
Locate academic sources, identify relevant authors and explore research topics that can inform TOK discussions.
Full-text access varies; a search result is not necessarily free or peer reviewed. Evaluate the source and follow legitimate publisher or repository links.
Is the information current enough for the question?
Is the source presenting evidence, interpretation, opinion or persuasion?
TOK teachers remain responsible for course instruction and assessment guidance. The Digital Library provides research and information-literacy support.
Extended Essay (EE) Research Centre
The Extended Essay requires independent academic research under supervision. The UT Prep Academy Digital Library supports finding, evaluating, organising and documenting research sources. Subject-specific academic guidance remains the responsibility of the student’s EE supervisor.
EE Research Process · Six Steps
01Getting Started
Identify a broad area of interest.
Conduct preliminary reading.
Narrow the topic.
Develop a focused research question with your EE supervisor.
02Finding Sources
Academic journal articles
Books and eBooks
Government publications and data
Credible institutional sources
Primary sources where appropriate
Subject-specific databases and reference resources
A normal web search can help you discover a topic, but strong EE research should normally move beyond general websites.
03Search Strategy
Research question
Key concepts
Keywords
Synonyms
Search combinations
Refine results
04Evaluating Sources
Author or organisation
Academic or professional expertise
Publication date
Evidence and methodology
Relevance to the research question
Bias or purpose
Whether claims can be verified
Whether stronger or more direct sources are available
AI-generated or AI-assisted information where acknowledgement is required under school policy
Students must never invent, alter or fabricate sources.
Research Resource Portals
DOAJ — Directory of Open Access Journals
Open-access journal index
About this website
A searchable directory of peer-reviewed open-access academic journals and article records across many disciplines.
Student use
Practise academic searches and locate journal articles available through legitimate open-access routes.
Inclusion in DOAJ does not make an article suitable for your EE. Evaluate relevance, methodology and quality; full text is normally on the publisher’s website.
A search tool for scholarly literature, including academic articles, books, theses and research papers across disciplines.
Student use
Identify authors, articles, research topics and citations relevant to your research question.
Full-text access varies; a search result is not necessarily free or peer reviewed. Evaluate the source and follow legitimate publisher or repository links.
Students with a personal Toronto Public Library card may use physical and digital resources according to TPL’s eligibility and access rules.
Student use
Find books and research materials for preliminary reading and subject research. Use your own eligible account where sign-in is required.
Access depends on card type and individual resource terms. Keep card numbers and PINs private; this portal does not collect them or provide an institutional subscription.
A chemical information resource provided by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Search for substances and chemical information from its main portal.
Student use
Use it for Chemistry-related background research and to locate chemical properties and linked source information.
Check the origin and context of the data. Consult your EE supervisor about the suitability of a specific source for your investigation.
CAS encourages learning through experience, participation, collaboration and reflection. This portal is a central access point for CAS guidance and future school forms. The CAS Coordinator remains responsible for programme implementation and student guidance.
CAS support focuses on experiences and reflection, rather than academic database research.
CAS Overview
Creativity — Explore and extend ideas to create an original or interpretive product or performance.
Activity — Physical activity that contributes to a healthy lifestyle.
Service — Work collaboratively with a community in a reciprocal way to respond to an authentic need.
Planning an Experience
What do I plan to do?
Why have I chosen this experience?
Which CAS strand(s) may be involved?
What do I hope to learn?
Who else will be involved?
Are permissions, supervision or safety considerations required?
What evidence could reasonably demonstrate my participation?
Reflection & Evidence
Depending on the experience, appropriate evidence may include:
Photographs
Activity records
Creative work
Planning notes
Certificates or confirmations
Supervisor verification where appropriate
Student reflections
Evidence should demonstrate authentic participation and learning. The goal is not simply to collect as many photographs or documents as possible.
CAS Forms & Support
Pending school approval
School forms will be added here as they are approved.
Future forms may include:
CAS Experience Proposal
CAS Project Planning Form
Reflection Record
Evidence Log
Supervisor / Activity Verification
No school-approved downloads are listed here yet. Consult the CAS Coordinator about planning, evidence and programme requirements.
External library access
ALL SUBJECTS · INDEPENDENT READING · RESEARCH
Toronto Public Library (TPL)
External Public Library Research Access
About this website
Toronto’s public library system provides a catalogue, borrowing services, digital reading and research resources. Start at its homepage to search the collection or explore eResources & Research.
多伦多公共图书馆系统，提供馆藏检索、借阅、数字阅读与研究资源。可从总入口搜索馆藏，或进入 eResources & Research 栏目。
Use it for
Find books and background reading, explore research materials and broaden sources for subject projects or EE. Use your own eligible TPL account where sign-in is required.
适合寻找图书和背景读物，为学科项目或 EE 扩展资料来源。需要登录的服务，请使用本人符合资格的 TPL 账户。
TPL is an external public library service. Card eligibility, account type and individual resource terms determine access. This portal does not provide a UT Prep Academy institutional subscription or guarantee access to every database.
TPL 属于外部公共图书馆服务。能否使用取决于办卡资格、账户类型及各项资源条款。本入口不提供 UT Prep Academy 机构订阅，也不保证每个数据库均可使用。
Start with a research question, choose a website above, then search within it. Use individual materials as supplements and follow your teacher’s instructions.
先明确研究问题，选择上方合适的网站，再进入站内检索。具体资料用于课程补充，使用时请按教师要求筛选。
Ask, then search Write your question and choose two or three keywords.
Check the source Check who wrote it, when it was published, its evidence and relevance.
Keep notes and cite Record source details while reading. Cite quotations, paraphrases, images and data using your teacher’s required format.
Save your work Use the persistent storage or submission platform specified by school IT. Local downloads may disappear after shutdown. Ask Alex Cheng if you are unsure.
Source-note template
复制下面各项到自己的笔记中。这是记录模板，正式引用仍按教师指定格式整理。
Copy these fields into your notes. Format the final citation as instructed by your teacher.
Research question:
Keywords used:
Author or organization:
Title of the actual source:
Website, journal or book:
Publication or update date:
Book: publisher, edition, page:
Article: journal, volume, issue, pages, DOI:
Direct source URL:
Access date:
Quotation + page or section:
My paraphrase + source location:
My own ideas:
Relevance, evidence and limitations:
Cite the specific book, entry or article you used, rather than this portal or a provider’s homepage.
Academic integrity & AI
Keep quotations, paraphrases and your own ideas separate. Verify information against sources you have actually read. If you use AI, follow the school’s and teacher’s requirements for permitted use and acknowledgement; do not present generated text or invented references as your own research.
原文摘录、改写和自己的想法应分开记录，并用实际阅读过的资料核查信息。使用 AI 时，遵守学校和教师对使用范围及标注方式的要求，不把生成内容或虚构参考文献当作自己的研究成果。
Access & need help
School computers. During normal school opening hours, use the digital library outside scheduled classes. During classes, follow your teacher’s arrangements.
学校电脑：学校正常开放期间，非排课时段可使用；排课时由教师安排。
Website access. Open the portal in a browser with internet access. Provider login, registration and resource terms may differ. A link here does not create an account or grant subscription access.
Need help? Ask Alex Cheng about finding resources or access problems; Alex will coordinate with subject teachers or IT. For a broken link, note the provider, page URL and error message. Never send passwords or PINs.
需要帮助？查找资源或遇到访问问题时，请联系 Alex Cheng，由 Alex 协调学科教师或 IT。报告链接问题时附上网站名称、页面网址和错误提示，不发送密码或 PIN。
Save your work. Use the persistent storage or submission platform specified by school IT. Files saved only to local Downloads may disappear after shutdown.
保存作业：使用学校 IT 指定的持久存储或提交平台。只保存在本地下载文件夹中的文件可能在关机后消失。
