History, Theology and Ethics: ETHC 124

The William Smith Morton Library welcomes members and guests to use this building as a rich source of information in traditional formats as well as information technology that can facilitate the teaching, learning and research of students and faculty.  In addition to this curricular focus, the Library also seeks to offer resources to congregations, their members and others for their study and growing understanding of Christian faith and practice.

Borrowing Materials

Anyone wishing to check out any item from the Library needs to have a library card. Students of BTSR or UPSem should bring their student identification to the Circulation Desk and fill out a registration form. A barcode will be printed on the student’s library access card; it is needed to check out any circulating item.

All other patrons wishing to check out items must show a photo ID with current address and fill out a registration form. Only the Circulation Supervisor or the Assistant Circulation Supervisor has the authority to approve this request and issue a borrower’s card. If these staff members are not available, the patron’s request will be held until the request can be approved and a card issued (usually by the following day). No one may borrow any item until this procedure has been completed.  More information about membership will be found HERE.

The research process typically includes five broad steps. Normally, you would complete one step before moving onto the next. However, there may be times when you will need to return to a previous step or complete multiple steps simultaneously.

Step 1. Develop a topic
Select a Topic | Formulate Research Questions | Identify Keywords | Find Background Information | Refine a Topic

Step 2. Locate information
Find Books | Find Articles | Find Websites | Find Videos | Search Strategies

Step 3. Evaluate and analyse information and sources
Evaluate Sources | Primary v Secondary Sources | Popular vs Scholarly Periodicals

Step 4. Use, organize, and communicate information
Paraphrasing | Notetaking

Step 5. Comply with legal, ethical, and moral standards
Plagiarism | Copyright | Alternatives to Copyright