Center for Research and Writing
The Research Process
Step 1:
Narrow Your Research Focus
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video lecture
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Step 2:
Seek Appropriate Resources
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video lecture
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Guide to Research
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pdf handout
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Step 3:
Search the Library Databases (Journal and eBook)
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video lecture
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NOTE: The "Discover" database is now called "OneSEARCH." Despite its name, OneSEARCH does not give you access to all library materials in a single search. You'll need to search the Proquest database, JSTOR, and the Theological Journals Library separately.
Step 4:
Engage Sources Critically
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video lecture
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Quoting Sources
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video lecture
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Notes
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pdf handout
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Avoiding Plagiarism
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video lecture
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Additional Tips
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powerpoint
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Examples: Paraphrase or Plagiarism?
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pdf handout
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Footnotes: When, Where, and How
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video lecture
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Footnotes vs. Works Cited
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pdf handout
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Step 5:
Plan a Draft
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video lecture
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Step 6:
Support All Claims
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video lecture
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Step 7:
Proofread for Style
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content
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