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- RESOURCES FOR FALL 2020 TERM
CO150 - College Composition
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.
Optional Worksheet and Videos
The following videos and guided worksheet will walk you through some information you need to get started with your research assignments.
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CO150 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.
Video 1: 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.
After watching the above video, please complete the section of the worksheet titled, "Peer-Reviewed and Popular Articles."
Video 2: Searching the Databases
This video contains a brief overview 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.
After watching the above video, please complete the section of the worksheet called, "Searching the Databases for Articles."
Video 3: CSU Libraries Services
This video covers all the great services and technology you can access at Morgan Library! It also shows images, in case you are unable to visit the Library due to COVID-19 closures. This video can be viewed full-screen in YouTube and has captions available.
After watching the above video, please complete the section of the worksheet titled, "Services."
Supplemental/Optional Videos
These videos provide some additional information about doing your research. Please focus on the core videos (above) if you have limited time.
Video 1: Picking Your Topic IS Research
Video 2: Selecting and Using Keywords
Video 3: Peer-Review in Three Minutes
Video 4: Using AND & OR in Searches
Librarian
E-mail: kristy.nowak@colostate.edu
Office Hours calendar: https://libguides.colostate.edu/kristynowak
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