CONTENTS: Foreword Preface Introduction 1. Writing Assignments and Thesis Proposal 1.1. Book Review 1.2. Reading Report 1.3. Book Summary 1.4. Reflection Paper 1.5. Term Papers 1.6. Writing Thesis Proposal 2. What is Research? 2.1. Scientific and non-scientific Research 2.2. Distinct Forms of Research 2.3. Research Question 2.4. Basic Elements in Thesis Writing 3. General Format Requirements 3.1. Font Type and Size Format 3.2. Margins 3.3. Pagination 3.4. Line Spacing 3.5. Paragraph Length 3.6. Text Alignment 3.7. Content Format 3.8. Paper Size 3.9. The Order of a Dissertation/Thesis 4. Footnotes, Endnotes and Bibliography 4.1. An Overview 4.2. Sample Footnotes and Bibliography 5. General Guidelines 5.1. Sources 5.2. Quotations 5.3. Scripture References: Indicating Separation and Range 5.4. Italics 5.5. Punctuation 5.6. Digital Libraries 5.7. Keyboard Shortcuts in Word 6. Research Ethics and Emerging Challenges 6.1. Sensitivity 6.2. Anonymity and Confidentiality 6.3. Sampling 6.4. Informed Consent 6.5. Research Misconduct and Obfuscation 6.6. Chat GPT and Its Implications on Research Conclusion Bibliography