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Record Nr.

UNINA9910824810003321

Autore

Kibbe Michael <1980->

Titolo

From topic to thesis : a guide to theological research / / Michael Kibbe

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Downers Grove, Illinois : , : IVP Academic, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-8308-9981-2

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (156 p.)

Disciplina

230.072

Soggetti

Theology - Research

Theology - Authorship

Academic writing

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Finding direction -- Gathering sources -- Understanding issues -- Entering discussion -- Establishing position -- Things you should never do in a theological research paper -- Theological research and writing tools -- Scholarly sources for theological research -- Online research databases (ATLA) -- Bibliography software (Zotero) -- A suggested timeline for theological research papers.

Sommario/riassunto

Every theology student has to write a research paper, but many do not know how to go about doing theological research. In this brief guide, Michael Kibbe introduces students to the basics of academic research, including how to gather and engage different sources, use online databases and bibliography software, and avoid common mistakes.