Welcome to Bethlehem College and Seminary Library's Academic Research Guide. It is our delight to serve you in your endeavor "to grow in wisdom and knowledge over a lifetime." (Extract from Bethlehem College and Seminary's Mission Statement, 2009).
What This Guide Does
This guide will walk you through the research process, providing you with a methodology for producing high-quality material.
How to Use This Guide
The best way to use this guide is to read it at the beginning of the semester and refer back to it as you figure out what assignments you have. Consider bookmarking this page.
Outline
The four stages to writing an academic essay are (1) Prep, (2) Write, (3) Cite, and (4) Revise. Each stage will be covered in more detail in the following pages of this guide