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Introduction to Theological Research

This guide is publicly accessible for anyone who would like to learn more about researching and critically evaluating sources, in seminary or in general. It also serves the 1-credit "Introduction to Theological Research" course as the site for homework pr

Class Prep: Readings

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  • Read: “Three Kinds of Sources and Their Uses,” pp. 25-28 (section 3.1) in your Turabian textbook. If you don't yet have your textbook, email Robin (rmccall@upsem.edu) for a scanned copy.
  • Read: "How to Write a Research Question" (George Mason University, linked below in blue)
  • For more information, read: “The Student’s Internet Research Guide – 2022 Edition”: https://www.broadbandsearch.net/blog/students-internet-research-guide
  •  For more information, read:  “Defining a Project: Topic, Question, Problem, Working Hypothesis” (pages 10-21/sections 2.1-2.3.2 in your Turabian textbook). If you don't have your textbook yet, email Robin at rmccall@upsem.edu for a scanned PDF.

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