Making Sense in Religious Studies

Part of the best-selling Making Sense series, Making Sense in Religious Studies is an indispensable guide for writing and researching in the discipline. Maintaining the clear, straightforward style of the other books in the series, it outlines such topics as writing essays and short
assignments, doing comparative research, evaluating Internet sources, proper documentation, avoiding plagiarism, reading religious texts, learning foreign languages, and more.

"An indispensable guide for students in any area of religious studies, the third edition of Making Sense in Religious Studies offers up-to-date, detailed information on: writing essays, book reports, and book reviews; writing chapter summaries and article reviews; reading religious texts; learning languages; conducting research and evaluating academic sources; using electronic journal databases and online library resources; taking advantage of new technologies to enhance learning and research; using student writing centres; documenting sources with the latest CMS, MLA, and APA guidelines; avoiding plagiarism; eliminating problems with grammar, punctuation, and usage; delivering oral presentations and using graphic presentation software; studying for tests and exams; understanding the diverse subjects, methods, and approaches that shape religious studies."-- Publisher's description.

"An excellent guide for students entering university. It addresses, comprehensively yet in a highly readable fashion, the types of assignments and situations students doing courses in religious studies need to think about as they begin their university careers."--John H. Young, Queen's
University

"No matter what year they are in, students will benefit from this wonderful resource."--David Seljak, St. Jerome's University