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Writing Resources

'Help! I have a paper due!' / Crafting an Argument
The Writing Assessment Explained
Reverse Outlining
How To Read
Close Reading
Remembering Grammar
Avoiding Plagiarism
Citing Sources Within Your Paper (Use Turabian Footnotes)


Books on reserve at the Divinity School Library

Style Toward Clarity and Grace Joseph Williams
The Seminary Student Writes Deborah Core
Elements of Biblical Exegesis Michael Gorman
A Manual for Writers Kate Turabian
The Craft of Argument Joseph M. Williams
The SBL Handbook of Style Patrick H. Alexander, ed.
Elements of Style Strunk and White
Elements of Grammar Margaret Shertzer


Additional Grammar Links

Articles
Capitalization
Idiomatic Phrases
Irregular Verbs
Verb Tenses
Possessive Nouns
Sentence Fragments
Verb Tense Sequences
Verb Tense Consistency
Verbal Phrases: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives
English as a Second Language


Helpful Library Links

Research Guides and Citation Style Manuals (Designed for the Divinity School)
Divinity School Citation Guide
Divinity School Library Help Center Web Page


Subject Guides

Religious and Theological Research Databases
Locating Book Reviews
Methodist Studies - Print Resources
Methodist Studies - Electronic Resources
Biblical Exegesis


Using the Internet for Research

Evaluating What You Find on the Internet
Internet Resources in Religion and Theology


Need More Help?

ResearchHelp@div.lib
Research Guides
Ask a Reference Question

Call the Divinity School Library Reference Desk: (919) 660-3453
Stop by the Divinity School Library Reference Desk or make an appointment with Andy Keck: (919) 660-3549


Resources for Faculty

Narrative Grading Rubric for Faculty
Instructions for the Narrative Grading Rubric
Description of Grades