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School of Politics and International Relations · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
This course aims to develop students' capacities in research, data and writing in political science and international relations. It is intended for students wishing to pursue further study in political science and international relations, and aims to give students an introduction to the writing and research skills involved in political research. Topics may include: critical analysis of sources, critique of data sources, constructing explanatory models, standards of logical demonstration, and organizing and presenting research results.
Tutorial participation
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Take home quizzes x 5, available on Wattle, not exceeding 30 min (5% each, quiz with the lowest mark dropped for a total of 20%)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Paper proposal (1000 words)
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4
Final research paper (2000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of lectures, and 12 hours of tutorials; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, reading and writing.
Power, Leanne C. (2015). "Empirical Research and Writing: A Political Science Student's Practical Guide". Sage Publishing. Preliminary Reading None