Guide to Research and Writing for the Academic Study of Religion

To write a good research paper, you must begin with a good research question.

Key Points to Consider:

• The research question is appropriate to the assignment.
• The question should genuinely interest you.
• The question addresses an issue of controversy in the field.
• There are sufficient and appropriate sources available to adequately consider and answer the question.

 See WISPR (Workshop on the Information Search Process) for a good overview of the steps in the information research process.  Note use guest login and select Generic Course.