SOC360 - Political Sociology: Amazing Ways to Use Your Library

You can do a "quick'n'dirty" search for your topic by using Google Scholar, but did you know that you can be linked directly to the resources at Colorado State University Libraries? If you're using Google Scholar from on campus, this happens automatically, but if you're using it from off campus you need to follow these directions to set up your Google Scholar Preferences. Look for the FindIt@CSU link to access articles or to use Interlibrary Loan.

Did you know that part of our job is to save you time? Don't get bogged-down in the library. Take advantage of these services to help get you to your goal of writing the best paper possible!

1. Shop on Sage - You can use the "Request/Hold" feature built into our library catalog to have our library staff collect items for you.
   
    
2. Writing Center in the Library - The CSU Writing Center holds convenient hours in the library, Sunday-Thursday from 6pm-8pm (Main floor of the Library in computer classroom). If you've never used their services before, give it a try. No appointment necessary.
    
3. Talk to Your Librarian - If you're struggling to find the resources you need, make an appointment, pick up the phone, or email your librarian today. Answering your questions is part of their job so you ARE NOT bothering them. WARNING: If you send an email, be sure to follow-up if you don't get a reply withing 24 hours.

It's due when?

Do you have a tendency to procrastinate and leave your brilliant research and writing until the last minute? Let the Assignment Calculator help keep you on track. To get tips and occasional reminders for your next class assignment, just plug in your dates below and then sign up for e-mail reminders:

For a humourous take on "Wikiality," see what Stephen Colbert had to say about the online encyclopedia:

Use this handout to take notes: