Scott Brown explains to undergraduates what they need to know about writing research essays pertaining to religion. Topics include theoretical and methodological assumptions, how to locate appropriate scholarly literature, types of research essays, developing a thesis, the essentials of essay form and content, and much more.

The Making Sense series comprises four concise, readable guides to research and writing for use by students at all levels of undergraduate study. Designed especially for students in the social sciences, this book outlines the general principles of style, grammar, and usage, while covering such issues as how to conduct sociological research, how to write reports, and how to document sources. This fourth edition of the book has new material on evaluating Internet sources and avoiding plagiarism, as well as new and updated examples.

Following in the very successful tradition of Critical Terms for Literary Studies and Critical Terms for Art History, this book attempts to provide a revitalized, self-aware vocabulary with which this bewildering religious diversity can be accurately described and responsibly discussed. Leading scholars working in a variety of traditions demonstrate through their incisive discussions that even our most basic terms for understanding religion are not neutral but carry specific historical and conceptual freight.

To freewrite is to write without stopping or pausing, without reflection or correction. This volume provides a theoretical underpinning for this common compositional practice in 16 essays which include case studies, quantitative and qualitative research, teacher studies, autobiographical and historical explorations of theory, and one study from entirely outside the fields of composition and literature. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

"An indispensable guide for students in any area of religious studies, the third edition of Making Sense in Religious Studies offers up-to-date, detailed information on: writing essays, book reports, and book reviews; writing chapter summaries and article reviews; reading religious texts; learning languages; conducting research and evaluating academic sources; using electronic journal databases and online library resources; taking advantage of new technologies to enhance learning and research; using student writing centres; documenting sources with the latest CMS, MLA, and APA guidelines; avoiding plagiarism; eliminating problems with grammar, punctuation, and usage; delivering oral presentations and using graphic presentation software; studying for tests and exams; understanding the diverse subjects, methods, and approaches that shape religious studies."-- Publisher's description.

In its creative integration of the disciplines of writing, rhetoric, and theology, Writing Theology Well provides a standard text for theological educators engaged in the teaching and mentoring of writing across the theological curriculum. As a theological rhetoric, it will also encourage excellence in theological writing in the public domain by helping to equip students for their wider vocations as writers, preachers, and communicators in a variety of ministerial and professional contexts.

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