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, Liturgical Studies
5. Tools of the Trade: Encyclopedias, Bibliographies, Library catalogs, Periodical databases, Internet
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