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*STEM Library Research Overview

Guide created to support research in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math at TCC

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STEM at TCC

STEM Pathway Subject Guide

Welcome to the library subject guide for the STEM Pathway!


This guide is your starting point for beginning research and finding resources for science, technology, engineering & math at the TCC Libraries.

This guide is a general guide for all the programs in the STEM Pathway. Check below to see if a more specific subject overview guide has been created for your subject or program. These will provide more subject-specific information than you will find in this guide.  

STEM Pathway - Subject Overviews

Library research overviews supporting the programs offered in the STEM pathway
 

This guide is designed to help you:

  • Start Here:
    • Learn basic steps to get started with your research
    • Identify resources the library has that can help you develop your research & writing skills
    • Identify resources the library has that can help you with selecting a topic & gathering background information
    • Learn guidelines you can use to help you evaluate your sources
  • Articles:
    • Recognize the basic difference between using the TCC Library catalog search and searching a database for articles
    • Learn where to look for databases relevant to science, technology, engineering & math
    • Learn how to find out if the library has access to a particular journal
  • Books & More:
    • Find and access books, eBooks, and other materials relevant to your topic by searching the library catalog
    • Identify resources the library has related to careers & professional development

This guide also provides access to: 

  • 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.