Writing a research paper in political science : a practical guide to inquiry, structure, and methods /
Baglione, Lisa A.,1962-
Thousand Oaks, Calif. : CQ Press,
c2012.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Political science
Political science