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Religion and Secularization
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Use this guide for help with the basics of doing research in religious studies. The guide also provides advice on how to find scholarly sources by using books and materials in the Library as well as articles in the Library's Online Databases.
1. The Research Process: A step by step guide on how to approach a research project
2. Background Sources: Authoritative encyclopedias and other resources to get background on your topic and to find specific facts and details
3. Scholarly Sources: Databases where you can find scholarly books and articles to inform and challenge your research ideas
4. Evaluating Sources: What to look for to determine if a source is scholarly or popular
5. Citing Sources: How to cite sources and links to examples of Chicago-Turabian Style
6. Get Help: Contact options for getting help any time, day or night, 24/7