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Avoid Plagiarism Learn how to avoid plagiarism.
Choose a Topic Understand what makes a good research topic.
Cite Sources  Find examples and guides for popular citation styles.
Database Guides Step-by-step instructions for using many of our popular database resources.
Develop a Research Question Turn your research topic into a research question.
Download ebooks Download ebooks to read offline.
Dual Enrollment Library information for dual enrolled students.
Evaluate Sources Learn how to evaluate information.
Get Started with Library Research Complete this self-paced Canvas tutorial to learn how to start your research project. 
Google Scholar Learn how to configure Google Scholar to get access to SCC Library content.
Link/Embed Library Content Learn how to link and embed articles, videos, and eBooks.
Peer Review Discover more about peer reviewed sources. 
Primary Research Articles Learn how to identify primary research articles.
Reverse Image Search Use Google to fact check images.
Scholarly vs Popular Sources Identify the differences between scholarly, popular, and trade sources.
Think Critically about Social Media Influencer Content Learn how to analyze content from social media influencers.
Top 5 Tips to Avoid Election Disinformation Don't fall for election disinformation. Learn how to spot and counteract disinformation tactics.