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CO130 - Academic Writing
- RESOURCES FOR FALL 2020 TERM
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Scholarly vs. Popular Resources
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- What is Peer Review...In 3 minutes (video)
- Scholarly vs. Popular - Food Insecurity for College Students
- Scholarly vs. Popular - Taxation of Sugary Beverages
- Scholarly vs. Popular - Labeling GMO Foods
- Scholarly vs Popular - Fracking and the Environment
- Scholarly vs. Popular - Social Media and Mental Health
- Scholarly vs. Popular - Climate Change and Health
- Finding, Saving, and Citing Articles
Online Resources
The Library is here to help you with your research! Below are some resources to help you get started with your research, whether you are studying in-person or online.
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Off-Campus AccessPlease see this page for updated information about how to access library resources and services from wherever you are learning.
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Updates on Library ServicesSee this page for updated info on building access, services, and FAQs. This page includes information on checking out laptops by mail.
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Get HelpSee this page for all the options to get help with library and research questions, including our 24/7 chat box. You can also contact me, the Composition librarian (Kristy Nowak, kristy.nowak@colostate.edu). I am available to help by chat, e-mail, or by scheduling a virtual appointment.
Online Library Instruction
The following videos and reflection questions will walk you through some information you need to get started with your research assignments. All videos have captions available and may ask you to sign in to CSU's Microsoft Office portal.
Other Useful Resources
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CO130 WorksheetThis worksheet contains discussion questions and steps to help you break down your search topic, in order to get you started with your research assignment. Please complete each section after you watch the accompanying video(s) linked in the worksheet.
Popular and Scholarly Sources
This video contains a brief overview of the differences between peer-reviewed and popular articles, with examples. The video can be viewed full-screen on YouTube and has captions available. It is also available in Echo360 here.
Searching the Databases
This video contains a brief overview of strategies to search the library's databases, limit your results to relevant articles, and find/get the full-text of what you find. The video can be viewed full-screen on YouTube and has captions available. It is also available in Echo360 here.
CSU Library Services
This video contains an overview of library resources you may need for your assignment. Since you may not be able to visit the library building this term, it also shows places in the building.
This video has captioning and can be viewed full-screen on YouTube.
Questions?
If you have questions, please contact your CO130 Librarian (Kristy Nowak, kristy.nowak@colostate.edu) or see the Libraries' Ask Us! page for all the available help options, including our 24/7 chat box.
Librarian

E-mail: kristy.nowak@colostate.edu
Office Hours calendar: https://libguides.colostate.edu/kristynowak