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Library Research Overview

This guide covers the basics of getting started with using the library for your research assignments.

Academic Integrity

TCC Resources

TCC Student Handbook

Refer to the TCC Student Handbook for information regarding academic integrity and prohibited behaviors, including a definition and examples of plagiarism (Student Code of Conduct, Article III, Item 2).

TCC Libraries - Plagiarism Tutorials

The TCC Libraries offer two tutorials about plagiarism and how to avoid it. The tutorials cover the same content but use different citation styles.

What about AI?

AI is now a part of our daily lives and is increasingly being used in your school and workplace. A notable example is its use in the TCC Library catalog and some of our databases.

Before using any AI tool in any way for your assignment, check with your instructor. They will provide their guidelines on AI usage for their classes. Some instructors allow students to use AI and some do not, or some allow limited usage. Make sure you follow the guidance given for each class. You can often find a policy statement in the course syllabus addressing these tools.

TCC Libraries - Research Guides