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Theo 238 – Theology in Film Library workshop. Éthel Gamache Religion, Theology & Philosophy Librarian Webster Library LB 285-10 Phone: 514-848-2424 ext.7742 Email: ethel.gamache@concordia.ca. Suggested plan. Theology Research Guide Encyclopaedias Topics & Keywords Search tips
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Theo 238 – Theology in FilmLibrary workshop Éthel GamacheReligion, Theology & Philosophy LibrarianWebster Library LB 285-10Phone: 514-848-2424 ext.7742Email: ethel.gamache@concordia.ca
Suggested plan • Theology Research Guide • Encyclopaedias • Topics & Keywords • Search tips • CLUES – to find books & course reserve material • Databases – to find journal, magazine and newspaper articles • How to find videos • Additional help
Theology Research Guideto help you find specific information
Encyclopedias Encyclopedias can be … • general and multidisciplinary • Encyclopaedia Britannica Online • Oxford Reference Online Premium • general • Encyclopedia of Religion • specific • Encyclopedia of religion and film • Encyclopedia of the Bible and its reception online • The zombie movie encyclopedia
Encyclopedias Encyclopedias can be accessed … • via the Research guides • via CLUES
Encyclopedias • via Online Reference
Topics & Keywords • Choosing the most relevant topics and keywords will help you search efficiently all research tools. Research question / topic: Representations of Auschwitz in movies Keywords: (Auschwitz OR HolocaustOR Shoah) AND (movie* OR film* OR motion pictures) Research question / topic: Christian women in movies Keywords: Christian* AND wom* AND (movie* OR film* OR motion picture*)
Search Tips • AND limits your search, both words must be present in the book or article result o religion AND postmodernism • OR broadens your search, either of the words must be present in the book or article result o expiation ORatonement ANDredemption • A “phrase search” limits, only the exact phrase will be present in the book or article result o “belief system” • Truncation * broadens your search, many variations on the same word will be located o Religi* finds: religion, religions, religious, religiosity, etc.
CLUES You can use CLUES to: • Locate documents in both libraries • Books and e-books • Journals and e-journals, newspapers & magazines (not articles) • Scores, encyclopedias, reference, atlases, government publications, … • Videos & other non-print formats • Course Reserves Pro tip: Use Subject Headings
Recommended databases – Scholarly, peer reviewed journals Databases can be … • general and multidisciplinary • Academic Search Complete • JSTOR • general • ATLA • Religious and Theological Abstracts • Specific • Catholic periodical and literature index • New Testament abstracts
Databases Databases can be found … • Via the Research Guide • Via Online reference • Via CLUES
Research tips Same tips as previously seen apply, plus… • Use the Advanced Search option • One key concept per search box • Combine synonyms within search boxes • Limit your searches to peer-reviewed/scholarly articles for academic sources • Find your journal article using
How to access online resources and where to find video resources. • Library "how to" guides: How to find videos? : http://library.concordia.ca/help/howto/videodvd.php
In the CLUES catalogue for videos (DVD, VHS and streaming videos) • Searching by director, producer, actor or production company • Search by title
Other source National Film Board of Canada Screening Room (NFB) Films by Subject: Religion, Beliefs and Ethics Access it vis the Concordia account : http://clues.concordia.ca/record=e1000515~S0
The interactive version is on the TheologicalStudiesResearch Guide.
Additionalhelp • Use the Library Website: http://library.concordia.ca • Library “How To” Guides • http://library.concordia.ca/index.php#help_tab • Try different strategies Ask for help at the Reference Desk, or on Chat