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Guide Details
Fall 2009 - Dr. Mullen - Rel 100
Locating Background Resources
Search online in DiscoverE or in our Print Reference Collection (located on the 1st floor of the library) to begin your search. Get a start on your research question, look for related search terms, and find more resources in the bibliographies of reference articles to help further your research.
Recommended Background Resources:
Located in Databases@Emory, use the by Category drop-down list and choose Encyclopedias, Dictionaries, and Thesauri
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (look under Religion) 21 versions of the Bible including encylopedias of Buddhism, religion, and philosophy
- Encyclopaedia of Islam Online
- Encyclopedia of Religion
Locating Books
Search DiscoverE -- the Emory University Libraries' new discovery tool for searching the library catalog, databases, and other digital collections.
Recommended Search Terms:
Helpful tips:
- Browse the bookstacks in the 200's for books on religion.
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Recommended General Search Strategy
Brainstorming synonyms or variations on words yields a more productive search.
For example, if you are searching for information on women's dress and Islam, you might also want to look for:- Women AND Islam
- clothing AND Islam
Adjust your searches by narrowing the focus, ex: purdah
OR
combining terms, ex: Islam AND purdah
Locating Articles
- DiscoverE (http://libcat1.cc.emory.edu:32888/DB=discovere)
Use DiscoverE, which is the Emory University Libraries' new discovery tool for searching the library catalog, databases, and other digital collections.
- Databases (http://web.library.emory.edu/databases/)
Use to find articles about your topic.
- eJournals (http://ejournals.emory.edu/)
Use to find electronic journals owned by Emory Libraries.
Recommended Article Databases:
General/Multidisciplinary Databases
Religion-Specific Databases
On the web: Recommended websites
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Religion Resources on the Web
Iowa State University Library
http://www.lib.iastate.edu/collections/eresourc/religion.html -
Islam and Islamic Studies Resources
University of Georgia Virtual Center for Interdisciplinary Studies of the Islamic World (VCISIW)
http://www.uga.edu/islam/
Evaluating and Citing Your Sources
Don't forget to evaluate your sources based on:
- Relevance
- Evidence
- Author of source
- Publisher of source
- Timeliness
- Comprehensiveness
Evaluating Sources:
Need help deciding if a source is right for your project? Use the Evaluating Sources Checklist (Bedford-St. Martin's) to help!
Writing and Citation Guides
- Citing Your Sources Research Guide (Woodruff Library, Emory University)
- Purdue Online Writing Lab