Writing a research paper in political science : a practical guide to inquiry, structure, and methods / Lisa A. Baglione.

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Main Author: Baglione, Lisa A., 1962-
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : CQ Press, [2012], ©2012.
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Political science > Authorship.
Political science > Research.
Physical Description:xv, 192 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • Preface
  • So you have to write a research paper
  • Getting started: finding a research question
  • Learning proper citation forms, finding the scholarly debate, and making sense of the scholarly answers to your research question
  • Effectively distilling your argument: the thesis, model, and hypothesis
  • Revising and editing your work: it ain't over til it's over!
  • Making your plan and protecting yourself from criticism: the research
  • Evaluating the argument: the analysis and assessment section
  • Bringing your paper together in three essential ways: the conclusion, introduction, and title.