1. Introduction to Drew Library
Map
Library Webpage
Catalog
Databases

2. 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

3. Research Process: from Topic to Question to Thesis
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.Zondervan, 2008       

4. Styles of Research by Area: Bible, Historical Studies, Theology/Philosophy, Religion & Society

5. Types of Resources: Encyclopedias, Bibliographies, Library catalogs, Periodical databases, Websites

6. 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
 
7. 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

• Religion Compass
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Religious Studies Review