Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology

For over a dozen years I taught thesis research and writing at two major seminaries. I first saw Vymeister's text as a manuscript for the first edition. I decided even then to use it as a required text. Her second edition is appropriately updated to explain the latest electronic research tools. The work is thorough without being oppressive, even for grad students who've managed to get to the thesis stage still without learning how to read and write at the academic level--many of them. This is an excellent text for students who have the misfortune of attending seminaries who do not offer courses in thesis research and writing. Since all these skills are sometimes not acquired by divine revelation, Vymeister's helpful work is a lifesaver for unguided thesis writers who feel abandoned to the seemingly insurmountable task of creating a thesis or dissertation. (Jon Ruthven is the author of On the Cessation of the Charismata: The Protestant Polemic on Post-biblical Miracles--Revised & Expanded Edition (Tulsa: Word & Spirit Press, 2011) and What's Wrong with Protestant Theology: Religious Tradition vs. Biblical Emphasis (Tulsa: Word & Spirit Press, 2012).

Excellent book on how to write a research paper from start to finish. The book includes every part of the paper or project, from thinking through what you want to accomplish to polishing your final draft, even a section on writing for publication. The sections are broken down in the table of contents very well, so the book is great for quick reference to answer a question. If you are a theology student, I highly recommend this book.

The book is presented in simple terms, but in-depth in content. It is practical in approach, but supported with adequate theory. It, therefore, makes writing of academic papers, theses and dissertations a welcome task to students at all levels. It gives a leverage to seminary students to present quality papers. I will recommend it to theology and religion students. Nicholas Darko (Rev)

Found this book has some great tips on how to research and write essay's and it gives easy to follow examples. Worth while if you are a student who has not studied for a while or someone who did not pay attention in school (like myself). But the book is what the title say it is! it does not cover exams and has a religious focus like the title says.

My sincere apologies! Any feeback I gave was a huge mistake on this book. It was made for another book. I am so sorry if I cost you your business in anyway shape or form. Your book is an excellent book and I love it. You can away any credit you gave me if you can. Thank you.

Came just went I needed it and it is full of interesting information

The book has an abundance of information from how to use the library, taming the internet to choosing a topic to planning and conducting research. It has everything I need in one book - organizing, writing and formatting, and defining how to footnote and format a bibliography.

This book is a great reference book. I have read it several years ago, but never knew I have not submitted a review for it until tonight. I remember buying a copy for a Bible student friend in 2013. I recommend it to anyone doing research work.

It's a good introduction on Theological Research!

Existe una versión en español de editorial Vida, sin embargo la versión en inglés es superior. La forma en que está organizada y redactada, la disposición de los capítulos, y los temas abarcados hacen de este libro algo excepcional. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

Highly helpful and particcularly applicable to a Doctorate of Ministry.

After many years from my last post graduation program, this book came to throw light on my doubts and fears of academic writing. I feel much better and equipes to take on my new post graduation challenge.

Thank you for swift delivery. Does what it says on the box.