Listed in: Political Science, as POSC-410
Formerly listed as: POSC-50
Kerry E. Ratigan (Section 01)
The senior honors seminar is designed for students who are writing theses in the Political Science department. We will begin by students refining their research proposals to ensure that they are asking clear, researchable questions, defining the scope of their projects, and demonstrating the significance of their topics. The instructor will then work with students in conducting literature reviews, pursuing feasible research strategies, and developing appropriate methodologies. We will consult with the research librarians and members of the Writing Center. Students will do several short writing assignments pertaining to their theses over the course of the semester. They will work in groups, either in person or remotely, under the supervision of the instructor, for the entire semester. The final project will be one to two draft thesis chapters. Students who enroll in this seminar will also work separately with their thesis advisors.
Open to students who have been accepted into the Political Science honors program. Limited to 26 students. Fall semester. Assistant Professor Ratigan.
Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 03:45 PM WEBS 217
This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Author(s) | Comment | Book Store | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writing a Research Paper in Political Science: A Practical Guide to Inquiry, Structure, and Methods - 4th Edition | CQ Press - 4th edition | Lisa Baglione | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| The Craft of Research (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing), Fourth Edition | University of Chicago Press; Fourth edition | Wayne Booth, et al | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Developing Research Questions | Red Globe Press | Patrick White | Amherst Books | TBD | ||
| Methods of Discovery: Heuristics for the Social Sciences (Contemporary Societies) | W.W. Norton | Andrew Abbott | This book is not required but is suggested as a purchase book | Amherst Books | TBD |
These books are available locally at Amherst Books.