Introduction to Drew Library
Map
Library Webpage
Catalog
Databases
Drew Library blogs: General, Theological, Methodist
Culture of library research: authority, classification, hierarchy
Transitions
Dewey to LC
Print to electronic
A free online scholarly book (also in print)
A purchased book in print and electronic form
A free online-only scholarly journal
An online-only subscription journal
Research Process: from Topic to Question to Thesis
An online tutorial
A one-page overview
Print guides
Badke, Bill. Research Strategies: Finding Your Way Through the Information Fog. New York: iUniverse, 2011.
Pazmino, Robert W. Doing Theological Research. Eugene, Oregon: Wipf & Stock, 2009.
Vyhmeister, Nancy Jean. Quality Research Papers, for Students of Religion and Theology.Grand Rapids, Mich.:
Zondervan, 2008.
Styles of Research by Area: Bible, Historical Studies, Theology/Philosophy, Religion & Society
Types of Resources: Encyclopedias, Bibliographies, Library catalogs, Periodical databases, Websites
Subject Encyclopedias
Vs. general encyclopedias (especially Wikipeida)
What they supply: encirclements, names, open questions, bibliographies
Online and Print
Oxford Reference Online
Credo reference library
Gale reference library
Oxford African American Studies Center
Finding the most useful, on-topic encyclopedias
Reference Universe
Searching the catalog
Evaluating encyclopedias
Bibliography
As genre: monograph, bibliographic essay
Example of bibliographic essay:
Evans, Christopher H. "Selected Bibliography." In Liberalism without
Illusions: Renewing an American Christian Tradition. Waco, Texas:
Baylor University Press, 2010.
As addendum: bibliographic notes, reference lists
Finding them
Book notice and review sources
Religion Compass
Chronicle of Higher Education
Religious Studies Review
Theologische Literaturzeitung