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English Subject Guide

This guide is your starting point for beginning research in English at the TCC Libraries.

Start Here:
- Identify resources the library has that can help you with selecting a topic
- Choose keywords that will allow you to begin searching for information
- Learn strategies that you can use to conduct a basic search for information
Articles:
- Recognize subject-specific databases and journals the library has access to
- Select an appropriate database for researching your topic
Books & More:
- Find and access books, eBooks, and other materials relevant to your topic by searching the library catalog
Websites:
- Find topic-related information online (outside of the library)
- Learn guidelines you can use to help you evaluate your sources

Citations: Resources available to help with citations
Course Guides:Our list of course guides (check to see if one has been created for your course!)

If you still have questions after reading this guide, find out how to get more help.
If you are brand new to the TCC Libraries, you may want to start with our Library 101 guide.