Lisa A. Baglione Livres

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.

Focusing on components of identity as fundamental elements in political systems, this book offers a novel perspective on comparative politics. It aims to engage students by exploring how identity shapes political dynamics and influences governance. Through this lens, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within various political contexts, making the study of comparative politics more relatable and relevant.

Practical summaries, recipes for success, worksheets, exercises, and a series of handy checklists make Writing a Research Paper in Political Science a must-have supplement for any writing-intensive political science course.