Favorite Books on Writing
The following are three books on writing recommended by Christian writer and editor Phillip Johnson.
On Writing Well
, by William Zinsser
The Careful Writer
, by Theodore Bernstein
The Elements of Style
, by William Strunk and E.B. White
Advanced Theological Writing
The following books were used during the 2006-2007 academic year at Westminster Theological Seminary, in the course on Advanced Theological Writing:
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According to the seminary catalog:
Advanced Theological Writing
Purpose:
• To equip students to write theological papers clearly and accurately in English
Topics covered include the thesis; overall organization and paragraph structure in theological writing; styles of writing critical reviews, exegesis, and research papers; summary, paraphrase,
quotation, and documentation forms; vocabulary development; and advanced English grammar. Correction will be provided for papers, sermons, and presentations written by students for regular seminary courses while enrolled in Advanced Theological Writing.
Graduate Research Seminar
February 11, 2007 by testertwo
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The course is designed to:
1. Develop the basic skills of research.
2. Gain a knowledge of library resources for the development of research bibliographies.
3. Understand the argument structure of a research paper, dissertation, or thesis.
4. Develop a familiarity with the stylistic expectations for seminar papers.
