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The Political Science Student Writer's Manual

ISBN: 9780130404473 | 0130404470
Edition: 4th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2002

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SummaryTable of Contents
For courses in Political Science, Research Methods, Policy Research Methods, American Government, and Comparative Government. This comprehensive, practical writer's manualcreated specifically for political science studentsis designed to help students accomplish two goals: 1) improve their writing skills and strategies and 2) learn political science at the same time. It frees instructors from having to teach students how to write the papers most often assigned in political science classes. The manual considers the different types of papers commo... MORE
To the Studentv
To the Teachervii
Introduction: The Discipline of Political Science1(1)
A Brief History
1(12)
... MORE
An Eclectic Discipline: Political Science Today
13(4)
PART ONE A Handbook of Style for Political Science
Writing as Communication
17(25)
Writing to Learn
17(5)
The Writing Process
22(20)
Writing Competently
42(23)
Grammar and Style
42(3)
Punctuation
45(20)
Paper Formats
65(12)
General Page Formats
65(5)
Tables, Illustrations, Figures, and Appendixes
70(4)
Text
74(3)
Citing Sources
77(41)
Preliminary Decisions
77(2)
The APSA Author-Date System
79(18)
The Documentary-Note System: Numbered References
97(21)
PART TWO Guide to Distance Learning and the Internet
The World of Distance Learning
118(7)
For Students Considering Distance Learning
118(4)
For Students Starting or Taking Distance Learning Courses
122(3)
Internet Resources
125(11)
Writing Resources on the Internet
125(2)
Politics and Government Resources on the Internet
127(8)
Political Science Resources on the Internet
135(1)
PART THREE Conducting Research in Political Science
Organizing the Research Process
136(25)
Gaining Control of the Research Process
136(2)
Effective Research Methods
138(7)
Ethical Use of Source Material
145(3)
Information Resources in Your College Library
148(13)
PART FOUR Writing Assignments for Students at All Levels
Book Reviews and Article Critiques
161(11)
Book Reviews
161(7)
Article Critiques
168(4)
Traditional Research Papers and Literature Reviews
172(6)
Traditional Political Science Research Papers
172(3)
How to Conduct a Literature Review
175(3)
PART FIVE Short Writing Assignments for Introductory Classes
Issue Reaction Papers
178(6)
Elements of Issue Reaction Papers
178(3)
A Sample Issue Reaction Paper
181(3)
Position Papers
184(9)
Definition of a Position Paper
185(1)
Selecting Topics for Position Papers
186(2)
Conducting Research for Position Papers
188(1)
Format and Contents for Position Papers
189(4)
PART SIX Writing Assignments for Advanced Students
Policy Analysis Papers
193(24)
The Basics of Policy Analysis
193(1)
Prelude to Policy Analysis: Policy Analysis Research Proposals
194(7)
A Sample Policy Analysis Research Proposal
201(6)
Policy Analysis Papers
207(10)
Case Briefs in Constitutional Law
217(13)
Amicus Curiae Briefs for the United States Supreme Court
217(8)
How to Read Supreme Court Decisions
225(5)
Public Opinion Survey Papers
230(15)
The Scope and Purpose of a Public Opinion Survey Paper
230(1)
Steps in Writing a Public Opinion Survey Paper
231(10)
Elements of a Public Opinion Survey Paper
241(4)
Glossary of Political Science Terms245(6)
Bibliography251(2)
Index253

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