Course Librarian: Dr. John Weaver tel. 404-727-1218
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this course you will learn, among other things, how to find, evaluate,
and use information relevant to the study and practice of pastoral
care. This website, prepared by library staff in collaboration with your
instructor, is designed to familiarize you with some of the most important
resources. You are encouraged to call upon the course librarian or other
members of the library staff when you need individual assistance.
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FINDING INFORMATION |
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To find books and journals at Emory, search the online catalog, EUCLID. To find books and journals at other libraries, search the online catalog, Worldcat. To request books and journals from other libraries, use Interlibrary Loan. To find articles, essays, and book reviews on pastoral care and related religious topics, search the ATLA Religion Database. |
To find articles, essays, and book reviews on specific topics related to pastoral care, you can search the following databases, which are available through Emory’s Information Gateway:
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In addition to print resources, you can also find some useful information related to pastoral care online: To find links to websites on preaching, begin with the following "web guides":
To find information and download free software related to genograms, search the Genopro website. |
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| The immense quantity and uneven quality of content on the Internet requires you to think critically about online resources. Three questions can help you begin to evaluate a website:
Additional questions and criteria are provided in San Jose State University’s Guide to Evaluating Information. For further help in evaluating a resource, contact a member of the Pitts Library reference staff by email. |
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Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagarism
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