The Political Science Student Writer's Manual - Softcover

Scott, Gregory M.; Garrison, Steve M.

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9780136029458: The Political Science Student Writer's Manual

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This comprehensive, practical writer's manual is designed to help readers accomplish two goals: 1) improve their writing skills and strategies and 2) learn political science at the same time. The manual considers the different types of papers common to political science at all levels, at the introductory level, and at the advanced level–exploring the purposes and characteristics of each paper, the steps for writing a successful paper, and typical formats. The volume provides a handbook of style for political science, guide to distance learning and the Internet and writing assignments for all levels. For those interested in improving the political science writing.

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

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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.

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