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Applied research focuses upon solving specific problems within real-world settings. This webinar will introduce applied doctoral research for programs requiring an Applied Doctoral Research Project (ADRP), capstone, dissertation-in-practice, or similar projects. You will learn how to identify scholarly literature, connect theory to professional practice, and use library resources to support the literature review process.

In this webinar, you will learn the process of finding exegetical commentaries through the JFL website, including effective ways to locate digital commentaries and how to navigate to a key verse or passage. You will also learn how to evaluate the commentaries for their content and scholarly value and how to assess the academic level and scope of detail found in popular commentary series.

Join this webinar to learn about resources you may not realize the library provides, including video content, feature films, Bible study materials, and more! We will explore some of these lesser-known resources and demonstrate how they can be accessed and used.

Join us for a live webinar and Q&A session demonstrating how to navigate the Jerry Falwell Library website and search the vast array of resources available to support you in your assignments.

Learn how effective prompt generation can help you focus or broaden your academic research. You will also learn about new AI tools that have been integrated into several academic databases to help make your research time more efficient and effective.

Need help determining if your sources are biased? Curious if you are unintentionally including bias within your own work? Attend this session to learn about common biases in scholarly literature and how to assess the objective quality of your research.

This webinar is designed to help students working on or needing to refine their conceptual framework. Come and join this lively discussion to learn about the research behind effective conceptual frameworks and tools you can utilize to develop your ideas.

Forming a good thesis statement is crucial to any research project. Learn some strategies for moving from a general topic to a propositional thesis claim.

Not sure where to find resources related to counseling and psychology topics? Confused about how to determine if the sources are scholarly or peer-reviewed? Attend this session to learn the best sources for these subject areas, including APA databases and the online DSM-V.

The final Apple for Research webinar of the semester will demonstrate how you can apply the dynamic applications of Freeform for brainstorming, mapping ideas, and visually organizing content.

Taught by Dr. Josh Marsh, Graduate Research & Instruction Librarian and Apple Learning Academy Specialist