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Turabian Citations From The Theological Journal Library, Randy L. Miller May 2019

Turabian Citations From The Theological Journal Library, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Theological Journal Library for Galaxie is a tremendous source for conservative scholarly theological and biblical journal articles. However, the database doesn’t provide suggested Turabian citations. This handout tells how to develop properly formatted bibliography and footnote entries, including determining the inclusive pages for the entire article.


Creating A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Randy L. Miller May 2019

Creating A Comprehensive Review Of The Literature, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Research normally begins by doing a “review of the literature” to see what has already been written and to determine “gaps” in the literature for further research. This handout reviews ways to search for books, scholarly articles, dissertations, and grey literature on any topic using our library subscription resources.


An Introduction To Google Scholar, Randy L. Miller May 2019

An Introduction To Google Scholar, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout discusses the pros and cons of using Google Scholar to find books and journal articles. It tells how to connect Google Scholar to our Jerry Falwell Library subscription databases. It also discusses Google Books.


Finding And Using Tests And Instruments For Research, Randy Miller May 2019

Finding And Using Tests And Instruments For Research, Randy Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout talks about finding and using tests, measurements and other instruments for research. It discusses Mental Measurements Yearbook which offers commercially available instruments. It also shows ways to find “free” instruments that are reliable and valid as well as the articles describing the development and validation of these measures. A webinar based on this handout is available at https://watch.liberty.edu/media/t/1_23mxx0kj


Using Data And Statistics, Randy L. Miller May 2019

Using Data And Statistics, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This handout identifies the differences between statistics and data and how to use and analyze them. It provides numerous links to data and statistic sources available for free online or as part of our library subscriptions. Liberty University provides NVivo software for analyzing qualitative data and a link is provided to download the software.


Library Research Tips For Counseling Faculty, Randy L. Miller May 2019

Library Research Tips For Counseling Faculty, Randy L. Miller

Faculty Publications and Presentations

This PowerPoint provides descriptions and links for resources available to Liberty University Counseling faculty that will be helpful as they do their own research and assist students.