Research Methods and Tools

Dr. Benjamin Gladd shares his methods and favorite tools for facilitating research and eventual publication of his writing. Dr. Gladd is Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi. He is the author of Handbook on the Gospels (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2021) and From Adam and Israel to the Church: A Biblical Theology of the People of God (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2019). Along with G. K. Beale, he is the co-author of The Story Retold: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament (Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2020). Dr. Gladd is also series editor for IVP’s Essential Studies in Biblical Theology and Baker’s Handbook on the New Testament. Links Richard Hays, Reading BackwardsSönke Ahrens, How to Take Smart Notes (Reformed Media Review, ep. 126 on the subject)DraftsNotabilityLiquid TextZotero (Reformed Media Review, ep. 129 on the subject)PapersSimpleMindNeil Postman, Amusing Ourselves to DeathAccordanceLogos Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction00:07:02 Reading and Writing00:10:08 Reading and Taking Smart Notes00:19:16 Working with PDFs00:23:43 Citation Managers00:26:15 Writing for Teaching00:31:11 Mind Mapping00:36:07 The Effects of Technology00:38:19 Cross References00:40:50 From Bible Study to Writing Output00:44:11 Plagiarism and Derivative Thought00:55:44 The Cumulative Benefit of Consistent Study00:59:39 The Pastor Is Called to Study01:01:25 Going Deeper Independently01:11:23 Updates on RTS Jackson and Dr. Gladd’s Books01:13:08 Conclusion Participants: Benjamin Gladd, Camden Bucey