A Guide for Theological Students
Kevin Gary Smith
with contributions from
Noel Woodbridge
Mark Pretorius
Beth Perry
Published 2016 by Langham Global Library
an imprint of Langham Creative Projects
Langham Partnership
PO Box 296, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 9WZ, UK
First published in 2008 by the South African Theological Seminary Press, South Africa as Academic Writing and Theological Research: A Guide for Students.
This revised and updated edition:
ISBNs:
978-1-78368-895-1 Print
978-1-78368-075-7 Mobi
978-1-78368-074-0 ePub
978-1-78368-076-4 PDF
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General Advice about Presentation
The Advantages of In-Text Citations
The Elements of In-Text Citations
How to Add an In-Text Citation
How to Handle Variations on the Main Elements
Problems Related to the Author
How to Order Groups of Citations
How to Punctuate In-Text Citations
How Often to Repeat an In-Text Citation
Advantages of Footnote Citations
Principles of Footnote Citation
Examples of Common Footnote Citations
Footnotes for Electronic Resources
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About Writing and Research: A Guide for Theological StudentsWritten in a simple yet engaging style, Dr. Kevin Smith applies his years of experience and expertise in scholarly writing and research in this one-volume guide. Perfect as an introduction for new and continuing undergraduate or postgraduate students, this publication provides helpful guidelines and illustrations on all the elements that go into producing an academic work. Combining specific instruction on researching and preparing an academic work, as well as practical advice for task management, makes this an ideal go-to guide for students and supervisors alike. |
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