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Effective research requires a plan. Efficiency of time and use of resources can make the difference in the degree of success the student will experience in his projects.<\/p>\n

Suggested method of research<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  1. Begin with a topic. Once the topic is\u00a0chosen, you may consult a Bible\/theological dictionary or encyclopedia for a general description of your topic (for example, \u201cdispensationalism\u201d).<\/li>\n
  2. Write down a list of key words\u2013names, dates, places, and themes.<\/li>\n
  3. You now have valuable search criteria. By using a key word search on any research tool, you may locate relevant books and journal articles. Throughout your research, you will likely want to narrow your topic. A suggested order for most research papers would be Bible computers (primarily for exegetical work), the library catalog, theological journals online, and federated searching.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Helpful hints<\/strong><\/h2>\n