Thomson Nelson Guide To Research And Writing In Political Science

Author : Lucille Charlton,Mark Charlton
Publisher : Thomson Learning
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0176406166

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Thomson Nelson Guide to Research and Writing in Political Science by Lucille Charlton,Mark Charlton Pdf

Writing is an integral skill to the practice and discipline of Political Science. Developed specifically for the Canadian marketplace, the Thomson Nelson Political Science Writer's Guide provides students with writing instruction specific to the discipline.Full of practical information on how to write various types of political science assignments, from a basic essay to op/ed pieces, significant attention is paid to writing position papers and briefing documents, and creating documents for use within the Parliamentary process.The Thomson Nelson Political Science Writer's Guide is a practical guide to the research and writing of any type of political science assignment and includes numerous examples upon which students can model their writing. It also enables students to work through all steps of an assignment from research to writing organization and citations. With this guide at the ready, instructors are able to vary their writing assignments without spending extensive in-class time introducing students to different styles of political science writing. Instructors can also assign longer and more complex writing assignments as the students progress through their studies. The Thomson Nelson Political Science Writer's Guide serves the needs of all levels of Political Science students and is an excellent resource that can be referred to later in their careers in Political Science.

Author : Leanne C. Powner
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781483370651

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Empirical Research and Writing by Leanne C. Powner Pdf

Students can easily misstep when they first begin to do research. Leanne C. Powner’s new title Empirical Research and Writing: A Student's Practical Guide provides valuable advice and guidance on conducting and writing about empirical research. Chapter by chapter, students are guided through the key steps in the research process. Written in a lively and engaging manner and with a dose of humor, this practical text shows students exactly how to choose a research topic, conduct a literature review, make research design decisions, collect and analyze data, and then write up and present the results. The book's approachable style and just-in-time information delivery make it a text students will want to read, and its wide-ranging and surprisingly sophisticated coverage will make it an important resource for their later coursework.

Author : Laura Roselle
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-06-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781315508481

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Research and Writing in International Relations by Laura Roselle Pdf

Research and Writing in International Relations offers the step-by-step guidance and the essential resources needed to compose political science papers that go beyond description and into systematic and sophisticated inquiry. This text focuses on areas where students often need help–finding a topic, developing a question, reviewing the literature, designing research, and last, writing the paper. Including current and detailed coverage on how to start research in the discipline’s major subfields, Research and Writing in International Relations gives students a classroom-tested approach that leads to better research and writing in introductory and advanced courses.

Author : Lisa A. Baglione
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781506367415

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Writing a Research Paper in Political Science by Lisa A. Baglione Pdf

Even students capable of writing excellent essays still find their first major political science research paper an intimidating experience. Crafting the right research question, finding good sources, properly summarizing them, operationalizing concepts and designing good tests for their hypotheses, presenting and analyzing quantitative as well as qualitative data are all tough-going without a great deal of guidance and encouragement. Writing a Research Paper in Political Science breaks down the research paper into its constituent parts and shows students what they need to do at each stage to successfully complete each component until the paper is finished. Practical summaries, recipes for success, worksheets, exercises, and a series of handy checklists make this a must-have supplement for any writing-intensive political science course. New to the Fourth Edition: A non-causal research paper woven throughout the text offers explicit advice to guide students through the research and writing process. Updated and more detailed discussions of plagiarism, paraphrases, "drop-ins," and "transcripts" help to prevent students from misusing sources in a constantly changing digital age. A more detailed discussion of "fake news" and disinformation shows students how to evaluate and choose high quality sources, as well as how to protect oneself from being fooled by bad sources. Additional guidance for writing abstracts and creating presentations helps students to understand the logic behind abstracts and prepares students for presentations in the classroom, at a conference, and beyond. A greater emphasis on the value of qualitative research provides students with additional instruction on how to do it.

Author : Kristen Williams
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-09
Category : Academic writing
ISBN : 0199890544

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Research and Writing Guide for Political Science by Kristen Williams Pdf

How do we know why the Soviet Union decided to place missiles in Cuba? How do we know why North Korea invaded South Korea? How do we know why the U.S. decided to invade Iraq? We know the answers to these questions because political science scholars did in-depth research and shared their findings. Conducting, presenting, and publishing research are all integral parts of being a political scientist. Students in political science courses are exposed to the research done by scholars. In turn, professors would like their students to become part of this community of scholars and will assign research papers so that students can demonstrate their knowledge of specific topics. An indispensable resource, Research and Writing Guide for Political Science provides a brief primer on the basic skills required for writing an effective research paper. It covers conducting research (finding, evaluating, and using sources); the various parts of a research paper and how they should be organized; writing, rewriting, revising, and editing; and citing the research (footnotes, endnotes, bibliographies, reference lists, and different academic citation styles: MLA, APA, and Chicago). A conclusion offers a list of additional resources.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1483316165

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Writing a Research Paper in Political Science by Anonim Pdf

Author : Christopher Howard
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780226327686

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Thinking Like a Political Scientist by Christopher Howard Pdf

“A compelling case for transforming how research methods are taught to undergraduate students of political science.” —London School of Economics Review of Books Each year, tens of thousands of students who are interested in politics go through a rite of passage: they take a course in research methods. Many find the subject to be boring or confusing, and with good reason. Most of the standard books on research methods fail to highlight the most important concepts and questions. Instead, they brim with dry technical definitions and focus heavily on statistical analysis, slighting other valuable methods. This approach prevents students from mastering the skills they need to engage more directly and meaningfully with a wide variety of research. With wit and practical wisdom, Christopher Howard draws on more than a decade of experience teaching research methods to transform a typically dreary subject and teach budding political scientists the critical skills they need to read published research more effectively and produce better research of their own. The first part of the book is devoted to asking three fundamental questions in political science: What happened? Why? Who cares? In the second section, Howard demonstrates how to answer these questions by choosing an appropriate research design, selecting cases, and working with numbers and written documents as evidence. Drawing on examples from American and comparative politics, international relations, and public policy, Thinking Like a Political Scientist highlights the most common challenges that political scientists routinely face, and each chapter concludes with exercises so that students can practice dealing with those challenges.

Author : Heckman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Education
ISBN : 0176415300

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Thomson Nelson Guide to Web Research 2005-2006 by Heckman Pdf

A concise, practical guide to conducting web research for undergraduate students.

Author : Stephen Van Evera
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780801454448

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Guide to Methods for Students of Political Science by Stephen Van Evera Pdf

"Stephen Van Evera's Guide to Methods makes an important contribution toward improving the use of case studies for theory development and testing in the social sciences. His trenchant and concise views on issues ranging from epistemology to specific research techniques manage to convey not only the methods but the ethos of research. This book is essential reading for social science students at all levels who aspire to conduct rigorous research."—Alexander L. George, Stanford University, and Andrew Bennett, Georgetown University "Van Evera has a keen awareness of the questions that arise in every phase of the political science research project—from initial conception to final presentation. Although others may not agree with all of his specific advice, all will appreciate his user-friendly introduction to what is sometimes seen as an abstract and difficult topic."—Timothy J. McKeown, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill For the last few years, Stephen Van Evera has greeted new graduate students at MIT with a commonsense introduction to qualitative methods in the social sciences. His helpful hints, always warmly received, grew from a handful of memos to an underground classic primer. That primer has now evolved into a book of how-to information about graduate study, which is essential reading for graduate students and undergraduates in political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, and history—and for their advisers.

Author : Robert J. Jackson,Doreen Jackson
Publisher : Pearson College Division
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0205705839

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A Comparative Introduction to Political Science by Robert J. Jackson,Doreen Jackson Pdf

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself—including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography.­ Globally oriented, this thoughtfully executed book presents the concepts, frameworks, and interpretative tools for understanding the diverse range of political systems at work in our world today, from democratic to authoritarian. Prompting readers to ask 'What constitutes good government and how it can be achieved?' it introduces the dynamic worlds of political science, politics, and government, examines theories and methods of comparison and international relations, and focuses on both domestic and global factors in promoting change. Introducing the ideas which form the basis of political science, it compares culture, ideology, constitutions, government institutions, public administration, elections, and parties and interest groups among the world's 192 states. Exploring both international and domestic factors in politics, it discusses recent controversies such as the strategic environment, disarmament, North-South Politics, human rights, environmental, economic, and health questions. Chapters are organized to help readers learn to appreciate the rigorous relationship between concepts and empirical analysis - pairing a more 'general' chapter is followed by an empirically oriented chapter concerning all democratic and authoritarian countries.For those beginning work in the fields of civics, politics, government and international affairs.

Author : Carl Kalvelage
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LCCN:78185110

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Research Guide for Undergraduates in Political Science by Carl Kalvelage Pdf

Author : Christopher Lamont,Mieczyslaw P. Boduszynski
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781529721935

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Research Methods in Politics and International Relations by Christopher Lamont,Mieczyslaw P. Boduszynski Pdf

This is the perfect guide to conducting a research project in politics and international relations. From formulating a research question and conducting a literature review to writing up and disseminating your work, this book guides you through the research process from start to finish. The book: - Is focused specifically on research methods in politics and IR - Introduces the central methodological debates in a clear, accessible style - Considers the key questions of ethics and research design - Covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches - Shows you how to choose and implement the right methods in your own project The book features two example research projects – one from politics, one from IR – that appear periodically throughout the book to show you how real research looks at each stage of the process. Packed full of engaging examples, it provides you with all you need to know to coordinate your own research project in politics and international relations.

Author : Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107621664

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The Fundamentals of Political Science Research by Paul M. Kellstedt,Guy D. Whitten Pdf

New edition providing an introduction to the scientific study of politics, refined discussions of concepts and a chapter on writing about an original research project.

Author : James N. Danziger
Publisher : Longman Publishing Group
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0205700446

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Understanding the Political World by James N. Danziger Pdf

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself--including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography.- "Understanding the Political World" offers a comparative perspective on how politics works at the global, national, group, and individual level. Focusing on how fundamental concepts in political science relate to real political events, this bestselling text surveys political behavior, systems, and processes throughout the world and asks students to evaluate and apply this knowledge. Through an engaging writing style, numerous examples, and the instructive use of cartoons and photographs, "Understanding the Political World" encourages students to think like political scientists and to critically examine new and enduring political realities and challenges.

Author : Michael G Roskin,Robert L Cord,James A Medeiros,Walter S Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0205678025

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Political Science by Michael G Roskin,Robert L Cord,James A Medeiros,Walter S Jones Pdf

MySearchLab provides students with a complete understanding of the research process so they can complete research projects confidently and efficiently. Students and instructors with an internet connection can visit www.MySearchLab.com and receive immediate access to thousands of full articles from the EBSCO ContentSelect database. In addition, MySearchLab offers extensive content on the research process itself-including tips on how to navigate and maximize time in the campus library, a step-by-step guide on writing a research paper, and instructions on how to finish an academic assignment with endnotes and bibliography.- Exceptionally up-to-date and rich in cross-national examples, "Political Science" offers an unbiased and thorough introduction to the basic concepts and theories of political science. With a critical look at the major theories, it exposes students to many ways of thinking, and challenges them to think critically. Emphasizing both U.S. and comparative politics provides students with a solid foundation for connecting their studies on what is happening in the world around them.