The Political Science Student Writer's Manual - Softcover

Gregory M. Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0130606340 ISBN 13: 9780130606341

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1995

Synopsis

This comprehensive, practical writer's manual -- created specifically for political science students -- is designed to help students accomplish two goals: (1) improve their writing skills and strategies and (2) learn political science.

This Second Edition of The Political Science Student Writer's Manual includes many additions and revisions that reflect the constantly changing world of information technology.

About this title

From the Publisher

A comprehensive writer's manual designed specifically for political science students.

From the Back Cover

This comprehensive, practical writer's manual focuses specifically on the kinds of papers and reports associated with various aspects of political science—Position Papers, Reaction Papers, Article Critiques, Political Analysis Papers, Policy Analysis Papers, Administrative Case Studies, Case Briefs in Constitutional and International Law, and Public Opinion Survey Papers. The manual discusses the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats. Paper Formats. Citing Sources. Principles of Argument. Avoiding Fallacies. Organizing the Research Process. Information Sources: Library and Internet. Book Reviews and Article Critiques. Traditional Research Papers and Literature Reviews. Issue Reaction Papers. Position Papers. Political Analysis Papers. Policy Analysis Papers. Administrative Case Studies. Case Briefs in Constitutional and International Law. Public Opinion Survey Papers. For anyone who needs to know the details about writing specific political science papers and reports.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130606340
• ISBN 13: 9780130606341
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304