A Guide to Writing Academic Essays in Religious Studies (Paperback)

One of the greatest challenges for instructors in religious studies is the task of explaining why, in colleges and universities, the truth claims of religions are not accepted or even investigated, but instead a disinterested, secular approach is taken. Most instructors prefer not to address the issue directly, leaving their students to work out for themselves the difference between religious studies and the study of religion. Those who remain confused inevitably submit essays that reveal more about their religious upbringing than their ability to analyze a phenomenon objectively. A Guide to Writing Academic Essays in Religious Studies eases the transition for undergraduate students by explaining what they need to know about writing research essays pertaining to religion. Topics include methodological and theoretical presuppositions of religious studies, types of research essays, locating appropriate scholarly literature, developing a thesis, the essentials of essay form and content, quotations, forms of documentation, avoiding plagiarism, gender-inclusive language, layout, style, conciseness, rewriting and proofreading, approaching ancient texts, and how to recognize and avoid bad scholarship. This guide is indispensable for students new to religious studies.

General

Imprint:	Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	May 2008
Authors:	Scott G. Brown
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	107
ISBN-13:	978-0-8264-9888-5
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Specific skills > Writing skills Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	0-8264-9888-4
Barcode:	9780826498885

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